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Mexico from A to Z
Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), Lewis, Jane (Author)

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 ISBN: 0865054126     ISBN-13: 9780865054127
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 1999
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Annotation: From the ancient Mayan civilization to modern Mexico city, young readers discover the people, festivals, and food that make Mexico so attractive. Full color.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet
Dewey: 972
LCCN: 99-10548
Age Level: 7-10
Grade Level: 2-5
Lexile Measure: 840 IG (Illustrated Guide)
Guided Reading: N (Grade 3)
Series: Alphabasics
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.35" W x 10.73" L (0.30 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Cultural Region - Latin America
- Cultural Region - Mexican
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/1999 pg. 214
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 29931
Reading Level: 4.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
Lavishly illustrated with artwork and amazing photographs, Alphabasics are a combination of ABC books and picture dictionaries. Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children.
-- an entire page explores one subject and its related topics
-- lavish illustrations and photographs help provide further information
-- entertaining and informative facts

"F" is for fiesta, which means "feast day" in Spanish and is used to describe Mexico's many parties and celebrations. Children will be captivated by the colorful photographs of this pictorial tour of Mexico. "S" explains why Mexicans speak Spanish today and features the meaning of a number of Spanish words. Children will love reading about:
-- earthquakes
-- jalapenos and other Mexican foods
-- the Zapotecs, and other ancient peoples of Mexico
-- religion, the Day of the Dead, and more
 
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