venezuela

Looks at the country of Venezuela, discussing its history, land, people, and more.

Based on the true story of the children of the barrio of San Jos? de la Urbina, who wanted a place to play.

An introduction to Venezuela, discussing the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the South American country, and including a calendar of Venezuelan festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Photographs and text explore the history, geography, culture, government, economy, people, and landmarks of Venezuela.

A case study of the relationships between foreign oil corporations and the state of Venezuela, this book focuses on the strategies adopted by Venezuelan leaders to control the behavior of the world's largest and most powerful multinational corporations.

Argues that the Ch?vez government is neither dictatorial nor revolutionary, but instead a populist regime that has been subservient to the United States and multinational corporations, and discusses how Venezuela's social, labor, and environmental movements are democratic, revolutionary alternatives to the Ch?vez regime.

Lily, about to give birth to her first child, begins having visions of Irene Dos Santos, her best friend who went missing fifteen years earlier in the Venezuelan rain forest, and she is about to begin an earnest search for the truth about the day Irene disappeared when she falls and is confined to bed, surrounded by family and friends who offer prayers and stories to guide the new baby safely into the world.

Students in grades two through five learn about the history, cultural traditions, climate, politics, and various places of interest around Venezuela.

Provides information about the history, diverse geography, weather, and wildlife in Venezuela. Discusses everyday life there and depicts its culture and lifestyle. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides brief, illustrated descriptions of people, places, animals, and other aspects of Venezuela--one for each letter of the alphabet.