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YAMexico: Beautiful Land, Diverse People series.
This series volume introduces readers to notable individuals from Mexican history. Figures include political leaders, intellectuals, and artists; "Mexico's Extraordinary Women" have their own section. Each person is covered in a short biography containing explanations about their deeds; unfortunately, it isn't always made clear why their actions were notable. Photographs and sidebars supplement the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.