Mexico

School Library Journal

Gr 3–6—Both books cover government, business, people, fiestas, and food. In Brazil, children learn about the Amazon River; the capital city of Brasília; Amazonia, the world's largest rainforest; and the three ethnic groups: Amerindian, Portuguese, and African. The second book touches on the variety in landforms found throughout Mexico, including deserts, jungles, plateaus, and beaches. The people's traditions can be seen in their celebrations and food. Both books include a recipe, an art project, and a few activities. Some ask students to trace a graph or chart from the book and complete it. Brazil tells how to make a noise maker and holiday rabanada (similar to French toast) and in Mexico, directions are given for making a piñata and cucumbers with lime and chili. Large clear, captioned photos of the land, people, and food; illustrations; maps; and postcards mixed throughout add additional information. Good resources for general information about these countries.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX

School Library Journal

Gr 3–6—Both books cover government, business, people, fiestas, and food. In Brazil, children learn about the Amazon River; the capital city of Brasília; Amazonia, the world's largest rainforest; and the three ethnic groups: Amerindian, Portuguese, and African. The second book touches on the variety in landforms found throughout Mexico, including deserts, jungles, plateaus, and beaches. The people's traditions can be seen in their celebrations and food. Both books include a recipe, an art project, and a few activities. Some ask students to trace a graph or chart from the book and complete it. Brazil tells how to make a noise maker and holiday rabanada (similar to French toast) and in Mexico, directions are given for making a piñata and cucumbers with lime and chili. Large clear, captioned photos of the land, people, and food; illustrations; maps; and postcards mixed throughout add additional information. Good resources for general information about these countries.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX

School Library Journal

Gr 3–6—Both books cover government, business, people, fiestas, and food. In Brazil, children learn about the Amazon River; the capital city of Brasília; Amazonia, the world's largest rainforest; and the three ethnic groups: Amerindian, Portuguese, and African. The second book touches on the variety in landforms found throughout Mexico, including deserts, jungles, plateaus, and beaches. The people's traditions can be seen in their celebrations and food. Both books include a recipe, an art project, and a few activities. Some ask students to trace a graph or chart from the book and complete it. Brazil tells how to make a noise maker and holiday rabanada (similar to French toast) and in Mexico, directions are given for making a piñata and cucumbers with lime and chili. Large clear, captioned photos of the land, people, and food; illustrations; maps; and postcards mixed throughout add additional information. Good resources for general information about these countries.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX