Books with title Nicaragua

Presents the life of a ten-year-old boy and his family in Nicaragua, describing his home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, natural resources, languages, government, religions, culture, and economics of his country.Presents the life of a young boy in Nicaragua, describing home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, languages, politics, customs, and economics of his country

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in About the Geography, About the Culture and About the Economy sections.

From its volcanic peaks to the turquoise waters of its Caribbean coastal beaches, Nicaragua is a beautiful country in Central America. Tourists come here to hike, surf, scuba dive, and visit the country's small rural villages and towns. Through fun fact boxes, engaging sidebars, and detailed photographs, readers learn about the country's unique cultural details including its food, sports, government, and language. This exciting exploration of the people, history, and traditional and modern ways of life in Nicaragua fosters a deeper appreciation for diversity and a sense of multicultural curiosity in young readers.

This book is one of a series which provides an illustrated introduction to different countries of the world. The books highlight the distinctive features of each country, enabling children to compare and contrast their lives with those of other lands and cultures. They also explain some of the social, economic and environmental issues facing each country today. This volume is concerned with life in West Germany, discussing its recent turbulent past as well as the present political situation. Also examined are the main activities in industry and agriculture, the variations in scenery, the wildlife and the resources of the country. The day-to-day life of West Germans is examined with information regarding religion, shopping and food, customs and festivals, education and sport and family life. Finally the author looks at current issues in West Germany with particular regard to environmental problems, pollution, and West Germany's position in Europe. The text is accompanied by a glossary, a further reading list and an index. Barbara Einhorn is a writer, researcher and part-time Polytechnic lecturer in German. She is the author of a number of children's books, including "Living in Berlin" (Macdonald) and "Let's Discuss Women's Rights" (Wayland).