Describes the daily life and activities of Mexican Americans in New Mexico during the early 1800s including information about their homes, community, and links to Spain and Mexico. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 6.0 ATOS Book Level: 6.2 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 1 AR Quiz: 34736EN Reading Counts Level: 8.3 Reading Counts Points: 5 Lexile Measure: 990 Lexile Code: IG (Illustrated Guide).