latin america

"A collection of three Latin American folktales retold in graphic novel form"--.

"Discusses the iconic photograph of revolutionary Che Guevara taken in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda"--Provided by publisher.

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural resources, and climate, components of the national social studies curriculum standards.

This book covers the major drivers of the Latin American region's economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries. Despite recent improvements, the Latin American economy remains dependent on commodity exports to the West, presenting a challenge to the region's long-term future. When used in the classroom, this resource provides readers with the tools they need to analyze concepts in economics and how they affect the countries of Latin America.

"This title covers the major drivers of the Latin American regions economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries"--Amazon.com.

Contains sixteen short stories from the Spanish-speaking cultures of Latin America, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

A collection of forty myths and legends from Latin America.

Examines the climates of Latin American countries from Mexico to the tip of South America, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains.

"Discusses the iconic photograph of revolutionary Che Guevara taken in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda"--Provided by publisher.