Books published by publisher Globe Fearon Co

Latin America (Regional Studies Series) Latin America is the vast area located south and southeast of the United States. it extends from the Northern border of Mexico, southward to the tip of South America, and includes the islands of the West Indies. Some of the Chapters in this book:- (1) The Land---what and where is Latin America? (2) The First Americans---The Great Migration, The Earliest Civilizations, The Maya (3) Colonization and independence---The Age of Exploration, The Conquistadors (4) People and Culture---Origins and Language, Daily Life, Urban and Rural Life (5) Mexico---The Land, People and Culture, The Economy (6) Caribbean America---Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica (7) Central America---The Region, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador (8) South America--Brazil, Colombia, Argentina (9) Latin America and the World and much more . . . . . .

In less than one class period, students can easily finish short pieces that include traditional tales and myths of the Americas and the Caribbean, famous heroes and infamous villains like King Arthur and Jesse James, and original stories of incredible feats - many based on real-life disasters such as the Titanic and Hurricane Andrew. Students also explore plays drawing on diverse individuals and events from history, classic science, and fiction. Interest Level: 6-12Reading Level: 3-8