Mason Crest 2015 - 2016 School Year Catalog

M E X I C O : LEADING THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

16 Hardcover (HBK) Titles © 2015 Hardcover Library Price ......... $22.95 Hardcover Set Price ............. $367.20 eBook Library Price ............... $28.95 (16 Titles) ISBN 978-1-4222-3213-2 Trim Size: 8 x 8 • 64 pages • Full color Library bound • Grade Level: 7-12 16 VOLUME SET

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Ancient Land with a Fascinating Past: The History of Mexico .......................................-3218-7 -8683-8 Beautiful Diversity: The Geography of Mexico .......-3214-9 -8679-1 Famous People of Mexican History.......................-3215-6 -8680-7 Fiesta! The Festivals of Mexico ............................-3217-0 -8682-1 Finding a Financial Balance: The Economy of Mexico....................................-3221-7 -8686-9 Meeting Future Challenges: The Government of Mexico ...............................-3223-1 -8688-3 Mexican Facts and Figures ..................................-3229-3 -8694-4 Mexico’s Central States .......................................-3228-6 -8693-7 Mexico’s Gulf States ............................................-3224-8 -8689-0 Mexico’s Northern States.....................................-3227-9 -8692-0 Mexico’s Pacific North States ..............................-3225-5 -8690-6 Mexico’s Pacific South States ..............................-3226-2 -8691-3 Spirit of a Nation: The People of Mexico ...............-3216-3 -8681-4 Victoria! The Sports of Mexico..............................-3220-0 -8685-2 Vital and Creative: The Art and Architecture of Mexico....................-3219-4 -8684-5 Zesty and Colorful Cuisine: The Food of Mexico ...-3222-4 -8687-6 E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C O N S In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.

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” The large type, the Mexico is a land of contrasts rich in culture and natural beauty, though millions of its citizens live in poverty and squalid conditions. Mexico features bustling cities & sleepy rural towns; arid deserts, sandy beaches, and forested mountain ranges; the crumbling remains of ancient civilizations & new manufacturing facilities that utilize 21st-century technology. Mexico and the United States are more than just neighbors; the two countries have strong economic ties, and millions of Mexicans have emigrated to the United States seeking jobs and greater opportunities. This new 16-book series provides a wealth of information for students on this major country of Latin America. overall layout, and especially the many apt & vivid color photographs are compelling. — VOYA ” Sidebars, glossaries, and reading comprehension questions & research suggestions supplement the texts.…beautiful color photos, relevant sidebars throughout...All of the books are illustrated with a number of clear, color photos with informative captions…useful for students focusing on specific topics. — School Library Journal “

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