From the series Cities Through Time
Mexico City
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Cities Through Time
Reading Level Grades 1-2Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2024
ReviewedMexico City has been a bustling center of activity through many different empires! This nonfiction title examines how Mexico City’s past has shaped the city it is today. Narrative text and colorful illustrations immerse readers in several important times in the city’s history, while follow-up questions ask them to engage with the text further. A timeline and a Mission Goals feature help readers prepare and retain information from the text. Young readers will love learning the story of Mexico City with this engaging title!
Blastoff Jimmy leads readers on a mission to learn about famous cities around the world. Mission goals at the beginning of the book set a purpose for reading, like learning about different periods in history and groups that have lived in the city being discussed. Brightly colored illustrations show people, art and architecture, and other iconic images of the city. Short paragraphs cover highlights of major time periods in the city’s history such as the fall of Tenochtitlán or the reign of Emperor Augustus. Glossary terms are bolded within the text and may also appear as labels in the illustrations. Back matter includes a time line, a world map with the city’s location circled, reflection questions, an activity to extend learning, and suggestions for further reading. The Factsurfer website offers additional resources. VERDICT A useful series for primary grades comparing past and present.
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