costa rica

For five hundred years the Jaguar Cup, sacred to the Silver Jaguar Society, was hidden in a cave on the coast of Costa Rica--so when a fake copy shows up on display in America, it is up to Jos?, Anna, and Henry, junior members of the society, to travel to Costa Rica and rescue the real cup from thieves.

Presents an introduction to the geography of the Costa Rica, focusing on five major themes, including location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. Includes illustrations.

A strawberry poison frog travels through a Costa Rican rain forest searching for his territory.

Morpha, a Blue Morpho butterfly begins life in the rain forest of Costa Rica and describes the interdependence of plants and animals.

Nancy Drew discovers that conditions at the Casa Verde resort in Costa Rica are not as clean as they appear, and investigates to discover who is responsible for dumping the pollutants.

Nancy Drew visits an eco-resort with her friends, but someone is determined to ruin their vacation.

A guide to Costa Rica, providing background on the history, people, and natural attractions of the country; featuring maps and information about places of interest; and including practical travel tips on topics such as dining, accommodations, shopping, and hiking and camping.

Describes the history, geography, economy, government, natural resources, and culture of Costa Rica.

Television host Jeff Corwin introduces several Costa Rican animals, including the capuchin monkey and the red-eyed tree frog, describing their physical features, habitats, diets, and defense mechanisms.

Presents a travel guide to Costa Rica, describing its noteworthy sites, region by region, and including information on restaurants, accomodations, beaches, national parks, wildlife, and more.