Victoria The Sports Of Mexico Stokes Erica M Author by Stokes, Erica M., Author instant download after payment.

64 pages : 21 cm, \"Like people all over the world, Mexicans enjoy playing and watching a wide variety of sports. Some of these sports are familiar to Americans, such as soccer (which Mexicans call fútbol) and baseball. Others are not as well known, such as Charrería, a form of rodeo that is unique to Mexico. Mexicans enjoy many other sports, such as handball, bullfighting, jai alai, swimming, and long-distance running. This book provides an overview of many of the most popular sports of Mexico, along with biographical information about some of the country's greatest athletes\"--Provided by the publisher, Includes bibliographical references and index, Team sports are tops in Mexico -- Animal sports -- tradition or cruelty? -- Water and adventure sports -- Mexicans ride 'em, rope 'em, and wrangle 'em -- Mexicans hold the ball in their court -- Mexicans salute solo sports