Mexico City, now ranked the world's second largest city, Mexico City had its beginnings as the capitol of the great Aztec empire. Its turbulent history has imprinted on the metropolis a unique mixture of cultures, including that of the ancient Aztecs, sixteenth century Spanish conquerers, and modern Mexicans.The people of Mexico City today celebrate a variety of fantastic festivals and offer guests world-famous, mouth watering cuisine.
Describes the conditions in the Amazon rain forest, the animals, plants, and people that live there, the exploitation of this ecosystem, and the importance of preserving it.
Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Peru.