Nicaragua (Discovering Central America: History, Politics, and Culture Series)

by Charles J. Shields

Overview

Nicaragua is a land of beaches lapped by sparkling seawater, deep forests, long winding rivers, colonial cities, ancient sites thousands of years old, and a huge freshwater lake-the only lake in the world with sharks in it! Find out:

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422232910
Publisher:	Mason Crest Publishers
Publication date:	08/28/2015
Series:	Discovering Central America: History, Politics, and Culture Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction James D. Henderson 6

A Land Rich in Natural Resources 9

A Troubled History 17

Step-by-Step Improvements in the Economy 27

A People with Divided Views of Their Country 35

An Identity Still Evolving 45

Recipes 52

Glossary 54

Project and Report Ideas 56

Chronology 58

Further Reading/Internet Resources 60

For More Information 61

Index 62