Cuba / Sean Sheehan.
Material type: TextSeries: Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)Publisher: New York, NY : Cavendish Square, 2016Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781502608000 (library bound)
- 1502608006 (library bound)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.291 S541 | Available | 33111008437895 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Cuba is a beautiful and fascinating country in the midst of exciting changes. After fifty years under Fidel Castro, the small island nation is looking forward to new leadership and a new relationship with the United States. This book explores Cuba's past, present, and future and discusses what it is like to live in the country today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Cuba is a beautiful and fascinating country in the midst of exciting changes. After fifty years under Fidel Castro, the small island nation is looking forward to new leadership and a new relationship with the United States. This book explores Cuba's past, present, and future and discusses what it is like to live in the country today.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 142) and index.
Cuba today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Cubans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Cuba -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line.