The cherished Mexican legend about how two volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, came to be is retold by Tonatiuh and accompanied by his stunning illustrations which pay tribute, in style, to the Miztec codices from the 14th Century. The story and illustrations are richly detailed with cultural references and there is a good glossary and also an informative author's note, all of which make this ideal for cross curricular work involving history geography and language.