Mexico (Opposing Viewpoints (Paperback)) (Opposing Viewpoints (Library))
One of a series that provides the depth of information required for extended study of different countries, this book isolates themes to compare and contrast aspects of countries at different stages of economic development. Emphasis is placed on human geography, with some coverage of physical geography, with links to the geography curriculum at KS 3 and 4.
Nontraditional, controversial, rebellious, and politically volatile, the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are remembered for their provocative paintings as well as for their deep love for each other. Their marriage was one of the most tumultuous and infamous in history-filled with passion, pain, betrayal, revolution, and, above all, art that helped define the twentieth century. Catherine Reef's inspiring and insightful dual biography features numerous archival photos and full-colour...
Introduces the geography, industry, natural resources, and people of Mexico.
Mexico (Economically Developing Countries, #11)
Mexico (Countries of the World) (Country Fact Files, #16)
by Edward Parker
Discusses the geography, climate, population, daily life, industry, and the future of Mexico, the third largest country in Latin America.
The future of the USA is undeniably linked with that of its nearest Latin American neighbour. Author and librarian Shelley Quezada brings an insider's experience to her writing through a deeply personal knowledge of Mexico's lands and peoples. Not only does she report the data necessary for an understanding of this country, but with her as a guide, students will explore the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, climb the "Pyramid of the Sun", raft through the gorges of the great Usumacinta River in the...
The Spanish Conquest of Mexico, 2nd Edition (Pivotal Moments in History)
by Sylvia A. Johnson
Mexico (Worldfocus S.) (Visit to)
by Rob Alcraft and Sean Sprague
Using simple text to present first reference facts, this text introduces young researchers to Mexico. Simple maps help readers to locate its place in the world and to identify places and geographical features mentioned in the text. The series presents eight countries. Each country is considered in terms of its location; weather; shelter; food; landmarks; transport; schools; clothing; recreation; celebrations; and culture.
Mexico's Drug War (At Issue (Paperback))
Mexican Americans are the largest and fastest-growing immigrant group in the United States today. Their history dates back thousands of years, and many have ancestors who lived in the Southwest long before the U.S. even existed. How have Mexican immigrants reshaped the United States? What is their history and culture? Why did they leave their homeland? And what does the future hold? Focusing on the human side of the story, ""Mexican Americans"" probes these questions by tracing the lives of ordi...
Mexico (Country Topics, #12) (Country Guides, with Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog)
by Anita Ganeri and Rachel Wright
This is one of a series of books that look at different countries in an activity-based way. Each book includes the geographical, historical and social aspects of everyday life in the country, looking at the different regions, trade, agriculture, school and home life. Interspersed are step-by-step guides to different activities - models to make, recipes to try, games to play and songs to sing, all designed to help the reader learn about the country and its language.