Mexico for Children

Help! Laura needs assistance completing her “muy grande” school report about Mexico! With the help of her younger brother, Mike, she recounts her visit to Mexico, where her aunt and uncle show Laura the strong heritage and pride of the Mexican people and her ancestry. Through her recollections, photographs and memorabilia, we learn of Mexico’s history and its heroes — from the greatest ancient civilizations of the Aztec and Maya, through the Spanish conquest, and to Mexico’s fight for independence and freedom. We travel through the regions and states of Mexico, and we see its unique landforms, like the massive Barranca de Cobre and the fragile ecosystems of Baja California, and visit its capital, Mexico City. Laura shows us the proud culture and everyday life of the Mexican people through its folklore, fiestas, crafts and arts. Grades K-4.