Mexico: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its rainforests, deserts, mountains and beaches, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the vibrant street life, the amazing food and the diverse, multiethnic culture, and delve into the country's rich history.

Discover what it's like to grow up in Mexico - school, family life, socializing and religion - and find out how life is for the richest and the poorest members of society. With the USA across the border, what's it like to live with with a superpower as a neighbour? Learn about Mexico's booming economy, and the industries that fuel it. Celebrate Mexican culture with mariachi music, sugar skulls and fiery-hot chilis. Amazing photographs transport you to the very heart of this busy, colourful, visually-exciting country. Crammed full of facts, stats and incredible information - and much cheaper than a plane ticket - this is the perfect introduction to Mexico!

This book is part of a book series called Land And the People .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

Cath Senker is an experienced author of many children's information books.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Mexico on the map
• 2: Mexican history
• 3: Landscape and climate
• 4: Plants and animals
• 5: Volcanoes and earthquakes
• 6: Booming economy
• 7: Maquiladora industries
• 8: Agriculture
• 9: Tourism
• 10: Mexico City
• 11: Living in big cities
• 12: Living on the land
• 13: Life in the rainforest
• 14: Environmental problems
• 15: Growing up in Mexico
• 16: Religion and festivals
• 17: Music, murals and sport
• 18: Chocolate and chilis
• 19: Mexico's problems
• 20: Running the country
• 21: Looking to the future