Costa Rica / by Nel Yomtov.
Material type:
TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2014Description: 144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531220141 (library binding)
- 9780531220146 (library binding)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.286 Y54 | Checked out | 06/10/2024 | 33111007493535 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!Originally founded as a Spanish colony, Costa Rica is today one of the most stable and prosperous countries in Central America. Readers will trace Costa Rica's history from the arrival of its first inhabitants to its modern-day successes. They will also get a close look at the country's stunning natural beauty and cultural traditions.
Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.
Welcome to Costa Rica -- "The rich coast" -- Beauty and abundance -- Independence and peace -- Democracy at work -- A diverse economy -- The tico tradition -- A tolerant nation -- Culture and the arts -- Daily life -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- To find out more -- Index -- Meet the author.