Mexico
Exploring World Cultures (Second Edition)
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 2-5
When people think of Mexico, they may immediately envision its pristine beaches, delicious food, and distinctive musical styles. However, tourists also visit Mexico every year to see its historical monuments, such as the largest pyramid in the world. Mexicans are proud of their country and its rich cultural heritage, which goes back to at least 1600 BCE. Through full-color photographs and intriguing fact boxes, which augment the engaging, age-appropriate text, readers learn about the things that make Mexico such a unique and wonderful place, both to live in and to visit.