Bibliograph

The people and culture of Costa Rica, Maxine Vargas

Type

Label

The people and culture of Costa Rica, Maxine Vargas

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1040L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The people and culture of Costa Rica

Oclc number

987376478

Responsibility statement

Maxine Vargas

Series statement

Celebrating Hispanic diversity

Summary

Situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is home to a diverse populace. From its indigenous origins, through Spanish colonization, the fight for independence, and modern globalization, the country's history has shaped the rich cultural heritage of its people. In this dynamic text, readers will not only discover about Costa Rica's art and cuisine, but also how this unique nation is home to more than 5 percent of the world's biodiversity, and that 25 percent of its land is national parks. Vivid photographs bring the comprehensive content into sharp focus, and reader-friendly language clarifies complex concepts. This book is an excellent supplement to elementary social studies curriculum

Table Of Contents

A global society -- Costa Rica's geography -- The native people of Costa Rica -- A democratic society -- The population of Costa Rica -- Ticos -- Lively holidays -- Cuisine and coffee culture -- Arts and literature -- Traditional clothing -- Music, new and old -- The art of dancing -- For the love of the game -- A changing cultural identity -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification