ecuador

An introduction to Eduador's people, animals, and traditions.

Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ecuador.

"Twelve-year-old Coco Hidden has grown up in her mother's chocolate shop in Colorado, along with her friend Leo de la Cueva, but recently things have not been going well; the shop is failing, and Leo is hanging out with the other boys, and barely wants to talk to her--but when they both win a culinary contest, the two children and their mothers find themselves on a trip to the Amazon in Ecuador, where Coco hopes to find the rare ceiba tree, and where the plight of the native people and their jungle gives her a new perspective and purpose in life"--Provided by publisher.

"Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Headed to the South American country of Ecuador for her next caper! It's up to Carmen and her crew to stop VILE from their evil exploits in the waters just off the coast-but what is VILE after this time?"--Back of cover.

Chronicles geographical information, climate and seasons, and a brief history of Ecuador. Facts about the economy, culture, a calendar of festivals as well as receipes are included along with a glossary, project and report ideas, and the chronology of Ecuador.

Todd Bardo Jr. and Franco Silva head to Ecuador for a diving trip to find treasure, but things go horrible wrong when they encounter a great white shark.

Fifteen-year-old Zeeta comes to terms with her flighty mother and their itinerant life when, soon after moving to Ecuador, she helps an American teenager find his birth father in a nearby village.

Twelve short stories that portray the people and culture of Eastern Ecuador based upon the personal travels of the author.

Presents twelve short stories that portray the people and culture of Eastern Ecuador based upon the personal travels of the author.

Presents an adventure novel set in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru that portrays the customs and history of the Incas and of their modern descendants, the Saraguro.