1) Read the text fast and find the words that are cognate.
2) Use the context to guess the significance of the new words in the text.
3) Translate word for word to english.
4) Read the text multiple times.
In my opinion I think it might be 2 or 3 but its up to you, just look at the translation I did.
A Rhea is a large flightless bird with long necks and long legs!
Su fecha de nacimiento es en mil novecientos ochenta.
58% Because the Spaniards didn't discover Mexico before the Native Americans