Central America: Facts and Figures
- ISBN-10
- 1422232867
- ISBN-13
- 9781422232866
- Series
- Central America
- Category
- Central America
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Mason Crest Publishers
- Author
- Charles J. Shields
Description
Central America is the name given to the southern part of the isthmus that separates North America and South America. This position has given it an important strategic role in international affairs. Amerindians once dominated this region, with the Mayan civilization in particular exerting a strong influence. In the 16th century, Europeans arrived in Central America; they conquered the natives and established colonies throughout the region. Today, Central America is home to seven independent countries - Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama - and more than 44 million people. This book provides information about the geography, history, economy and resources, governments, people and cultures, and major cities of Central America. There's a lot to discover about Central America! Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, a chronology of events related to the country, recipes, list of festivals, ideas for projects and reports, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crest's editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each book and provide readers with suggestions for projects and reports that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.
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Other editions
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- 1999-01-01
- 332 pages
- Paperback
- Yale University Press
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- 1996
- 501 pages
- Paperback
- Fodor's Travel Publications
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