PanamaFrom familiar neighbors to distant parts of the globe, this engaging series offers readers a close-up look at countries around the world. Vivid color photographs enhance up-to-date information on each country's geography, history, system of government, lifestyle, language, art, food, and more. An intriguing section of special features provides a window into each country's unique customs as well as its current issues. Each volume details its country's current and historical relations with the United States and Canada, emphasizing the rich sharing of cultures that helps define today's global society. Also included in each volume is a black and white classroom map, easy to photograph for classroom activities. |
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Contents
AN OVERVIEW OF PANAMA | 5 |
Geography | 6 |
History | 10 |
Government and the Economy | 16 |
People and Lifestyle | 20 |
Language and Literature | 28 |
Arts | 30 |
Leisure and Festivals | 34 |
Maritime Services | 58 |
National Parks and Wonders | 60 |
The Panama Canal | 62 |
Panama City | 64 |
The Panama Railroad | 66 |
A Mix of Cultures | 68 |
Panamas National Dress | 70 |
Saving the Harpy Eagle | 72 |
Food | 40 |
A CLOSER LOOK AT PANAMA | 43 |
Amerindians in Panama | 44 |
Boxing Legends | 46 |
The Bridge of the Americas | 48 |
Carnival and Other Festivals | 50 |
Centennial Celebrations in 2003 | 52 |
The Darién Jungle | 54 |
A Dying Breed | 56 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Panama Countries of the World |
| Author | Carolina Freire |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Gareth Stevens, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0836831179, 9780836831177 |
| Length | 96 pages |
| Subjects | › › Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / General |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |