After being taken in by a family of coca farmers, Diego is devastated when the army threatens to destroy the only source of income they have and so works to stop the army and save the people he has come to love.
When her father and other Aymara Indians are sent to fight in the 1932 Bolivian war against Paraguay, tenyear-old Bartolina witnesses the beginning of changes in her people's way of life.
Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Bolivia, and includes color photos, a chronology, and a further reading list.
An introduction to Bolivia, discussing the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the South American country, and including a calendar of Bolivian festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
Presents a study of the history, culture, language, and people of Bolivia, with information on Bolivian government, economy, educational system, religion, sports, music, architecture, and lifestyles.
