Guatemala /
Sheehan, Sean, 1951-
Guatemala / Sean Sheehan, Magdalene Koh, and Alex Tessman. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Guatemala today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Guatemalans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Guatemala -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline.
A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability. Illuminating photographs and insightful facts help the reader discover what it's like to live in Guatemala.
Grades 5-8.
9781502636249 1502636247
2017048025
Guatemala--Juvenile literature.
Guatemala--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Guatemala--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Guatemala / Sean Sheehan, Magdalene Koh, and Alex Tessman. - Third edition. - 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm - Cultures of the world . - Cultures of the world (third edition) .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142) and index.
Guatemala today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Guatemalans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Guatemala -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline.
A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability. Illuminating photographs and insightful facts help the reader discover what it's like to live in Guatemala.
Grades 5-8.
9781502636249 1502636247
2017048025
Guatemala--Juvenile literature.
Guatemala--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Guatemala--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.