Recommended by Abby T. (series)

A little girl called Rosa serves as narrator and tour guide to her everyday life in Mexico: who she lives with, what the grown-ups do, what they eat for meals, what they learn in school (including a history lesson), and what they do after school.

A good introduction to what life looks like in other countries - what things are the same and what's different. Readers get a basic sense of the geography and topography of the country (beaches, rainforests, mountain ranges, and the plateau), a few major cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancun), and other significant monuments (pyramids). Pronunciation help is included. ( )