1. Mexico by: Courtney Clemons

2. Baskets Mexican baskets are handwoven with bright colors and in many shapes. Baskets are an important part of his market in Oaxaca.

3. Tortillas Corn is an important food in Mexico. This woman makes tortillas she pats cornmeal dough into flat, round patties and bakes them quickly and on a hot griddle.

4. Mariachi Mariachi bands play music for dancing. The band usually includes a violin, a guitar and a trumpet.

5. Rio Grande The Rio Grande is a 1,900 mile river between Mexico and the untied states.

6. Butterflies Monarch butterflies fly south to spend the winter in Mexico. Some travel up to 2,000 miles form the east coast of the Untied States.

7. Silver Mexico is the leading silver producer in the world. This silver bracelet was made in Mexico.

8. Fishing Fishing is an important source of food and money in Mexico this boat is bringing in a large catch of shrimp.

9. Piñata A Piñata is a decorated paper-Mache canister filled with sugarcane, candy, peanuts and fruit. Star piñatas are often part of Mexican celebrations. Children take turns trying to break the piñata with a stick, and then quickly gather up the scattered treats.

10. Bird The Quetzal bird lives in the rain forest of Mexico.

11. Climate Mexico has fertile valleys, tropical forests, and snow-capped mountains. The northern part is mostly desert.

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