LETS LOOK AT COUNTRIES
LETSLOOKAT MEXICO
BY A. M. R EYNOLDS
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Reynolds, A. M., 1958 author.
Title: Lets look at Mexico / by A.M. Reynolds.
Description: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, 2019. | Series: Pebble plus. Lets look at countries
Identifiers: LCCN 2018029938 (print) | LCCN 2018031724 (ebook) | ISBN 9781977103925 (eBook PDF) | ISBN 9781977103833 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781977105622 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781496640055 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: MexicoJuvenile literature.
Classification: LCC F1208.5 (ebook) | LCC F1208.5 .R49 2019 (print) | DDC 972dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018029938
Editorial Credits
Erika L. Shores, editor; Juliette Peters, designer; Jo Miller, media researcher; Laura Manthe, production specialist
Photo Credits
Shutterstock: Aberu.Go,
Note to Parents and Teachers
The Lets Look at Countries set supports national curriculum standards for social studies related to people, places, and culture. This book describes and illustrates Mexico. The images support early readers in understanding the text. The repetition of words and phrases helps early readers learn new words. This book also introduces early readers to subject-specific vocabulary words, which are defined in the Glossary section. Early readers may need assistance to read some words and to use the Table of Contents, Glossary, Read More, Internet Sites, Critical Thinking Questions, and Index sections of the book.
Table of Contents
WhereIsMexico?
Mexicoisacountryin NorthAmerica.Itisalmost threetimesbiggerthanthe U.S.stateofTexas.Mexicos capitalisMexicoCity.
Mexico
MexicoCity,Mexico
FromRainForests toDeserts
Mexicohasmountains,rainforests, canyons,anddeserts.Threebodies ofwatersurroundMexico. Thecountryhasmanybeaches.
IntheWild
AllkindsofanimalsliveinMexico. Ocelotsarewildcatsthatlive inrainforests.Howlermonkeysswing fromtreetops.Graywhalesswim inwatersaroundMexico.
ocelot
howlermonkey
People
MostMexicansliveincities. Themiddleofthecountryishome tothemostpeople. MexicansspeakSpanish.
AttheTable
Mexicansuseherbsandvegetables intheirfood.Theyeattacos, enchiladas,and. Thefoodisfullofflavor.
Festivals
Citiesandtownshold withguitarsandtrumpets.
OntheJob
MostMexicansworkinjobs thathelpotherpeople. Theyhelpinhotels andrestaurants.Otherpeoplework atbanks,hospitals,orschools.
Transportation
Mexicanstravelincarsandairplanes. OnlytheUnitedStatesandBrazil havemoreairportsthanMexico. ManyMexicansridebuses inthecountryside.
FamousSite
ChichenItzaisanoldcityinMexico. The.
QUICK MEXICO FACTS
Name: United Mexican States
Capital: Mexico City
Other major cities: Guadalajara, Puebla
Population: 124,574,795 (2017 estimate )
Size: 758,450 square miles (1,964,375 sq km )
Language: Spanish
Money: Mexican Peso
Mexican flag
GLOSSARY
a holiday or festival in Mexico
a mashed dip made from avocados
a lively group of musicians with trumpets and guitars
belonging to the ancient civilization of Maya
a building with triangular shaped sides and a point at the top
someone who travels and visits other places for fun