An overview of Costa Rica emphasizing its cultural aspects.
Nicaragua (Maj World Nations) (Major World Nations)
by John Griffiths
Describes the history, geography, climate, economy, religion, culture, and people of Nicaragua.
Venezuela (Maj World Nations) (Major World Nations)
by Marion Morrison
Examines the history, geography, economy, climate, and people of Venezuela, the "Gateway to South America."
Cuba, the People (Lands Peoples and Cultures)
by Susan Hughes and April Fast
This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. A majority of Cubans claim Taino, one of the islands' first peoples, West African, or Spanish ancestry, or a mixture of these. Many other groups also immigrated to Cuba over the centuries including Haitians and French-speaking people from many countries. This book features the history of the country's people and their daily lives today. Candid photographs help portray bustling life in the country's many cities as well as the poverty which exist...
This book provides an accessible overview of Cuba’s history, geography, resources, and culture. The book also includes a special feature focused on climate change and conservation, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by MS Margarita Engle
Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
Francisco Pizarro (Signature Lives ) (Signature Lives: Renaissance Era)
by Barbara A Somervill
Profiles the life and career of the Spanish explorer and conqueror who marched into the Inca empire, held the Inca king for ransom, stuffed his pockets with gold and became governor of present-day Peru.
¿Quién es Lionel Messi? (Who Is Lionel Messi? Spanish Edition) (Who HQ NOW)
by James Buckley, Jr.
Conoce sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi y su increíble carrera deportiva en este libro de Who HQ Now, la serie que presenta los temas de actualidad y las noticias de hoy. Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi es uno de los futbolistas más famosos del mundo. A los cuatro años, Lionel ya jugaba con su padre y sus hermanos. Cuando el d...
¿Quién fue Celia Cruz? (¿Quién fue?)
by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso
How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! ¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ! Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her...
Explora América Latina (Exploring Latin America) (Explora America Latina (Exploring Latin America))
The History of Brazil - History Book 4th Grade Children's Latin American History
by Baby Professor
Argentina in Pictures (Visual Geography (Sterling)) (Visual Geography S.)
by E.W. Egan