Guyana / Leslie Jermyn, Winnie Wong, and Debbie Nevins.
Material type:
TextSeries: Cultures of the world (third edition)Publisher: New York : Cavendish Square, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Edition: Third editionDescription: 144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781502647467
- 150264746X
| 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 | 918.81 J55 | Available | 33111009546488 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Guyana is a nation in South America. Its indigenous roots have been influenced by centuries of Dutch and British colonial control. Today, it is an independent member of the British Commonwealth, with its own unique flavor. This book dives into Guyana's rich history and studies its heritage, culture, traditions, government, economy, and religious practices, ultimately creating a complete understanding of the nation in the twenty-first century.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Guyana today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Guyanese -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Guyana -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary -- For further information.
"A book for middle and high school students about the history and culture of the South American nation Guyana."--Provided by publisher.
Grade 6 and up.