costa rica

Describes how the culture of Costa Rica is reflected in its many festivals, including Dia del Boyero, Semana Santa, and Dia de las Culturas.

Sibu creates a woman to be the wife of Thunder but when she asserts her independence from both of them, a spectacular tree and all the beautiful waters of the world spring forth from her.

Explores the International Children's Rain Forest, what it is, the plants and animals that live there, why it is important, and what can be done to preserve it.

Presents the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family in Costa Rica, describing her home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, natural resources, languages, government, religions, culture, and economics of her country.

Provides a global perspective on environmental issues while demonstrating the concept which encompasses the many forms of life on earth and their interdependence on one another for survival.

Examines the world of a tropical dry forest in Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica and the work being done to preserve it.

A look at the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family on their farm in Costa Rica. Includes a section with information on Costa Rica.

One day young Fernando, who lives in the rain forest of Costa Rica with his family, goes with his friend Carmina to look for her favorite climbing tree only to find it cut down.

Presents in text and photographs some of the plants, animals, and people that live in the the tropical rain forest of Costa Rica.