Bolivia / by Nel Yomtov.
Material type:
TextSeries: Enchantment of the world. Second series. Publisher: New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2019]Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780531126943
- 0531126943
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bolivia was know as Upper Peru during Spanish rule.Located in the middle of South America, Bolivia is often called the Jewel of the Andes. Readers will tour the country's snowcapped peaks, arid deserts, fertile plains, and lush rain forests while examining its diverse wildlife, and learning about its history. They will also get to know Bolivia's people and find out how they live - from what they eat and do for fun, to the kinds of homes they live in and the belief systems are most prevalent. Features include maps and photos; sidebars that highlight individuals, places and events; fun facts and statistics; a timeline; economic information; flags and more.
Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.
A land of contrasts -- Peaks, plains, and rainforest -- Nature's bounty -- Conquest and independence -- Democracy at work -- Vast potential -- People and language -- The faiths of a people -- A rich culture -- Daily life -- Timeline -- Fast facts.
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Bolivia."--Provided by publisher.