Mexico--beautiful land diverse people

Profiles notable Mexican leaders, conquerors, soldiers, revolutionaries, politicians, intellectuals, artists, writers, and women.

Examines the history of economic problems in Mexico, looks at some of country's resources, and discusses attempts to boost the Mexican economy. Includes a chronology, glossary, and other references.

Contains facts and figures that provide information about modern-day Mexico, the history of the country, and its states. Includes a chronology, glossary, and other references.

Surveys the history of the arts in Mexico, discussing architecture, painting and sculpture, the performing arts, the literary arts, and Mexican folk art.

Presents Mexico's many festivals and holidays, which may be religious, national, local, or personal, and describes how they are celebrated.

Discusses the traditional foods of Mexico, looking at how other cultures have influenced Mexican eating habits, and discussing the tortilla, food-related feasts and fiestas, and other topics. Includes a chronology.