This is a terrific 32 page non-fiction book about Mexico.  The text gives a nice overall review of Mexican life with a few pages covering each of the following:  history, climate and soil, farming, culture, religion, major local holidays, regional cuisines and a quick review of the way Mexican food is featured around the world.  The pictures are bright and good quality, featuring the beauty of the land, towns, foods and peoples.  Colorful text boxes add interesting information throughout and recipes are sprinkled in to allow the reader to taste a bit of authentic and traditional Mexican dishes.  The only disappointment I felt as a reader was at the end of the book when the author features Taco Bell with text and a photo, noting the chain’s expansion around the world.  I felt this could have been left out as it seemed more of an advertisement than relevance to Mexico.  Regardless, still an R* book.  Our middle school students will find it very useful for their reports.