costa rica

A portrait of Costa Rica that describes the country's landscapes, people, history, religions, and art and culture and presents a day in the life of an average citizen.

An introduction to Costa Rica, discussing the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Costa Rican festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

While hiking on the Continental Divide of Costa Rica, a young boy with a heart condition falls into a magical otherworld full of fantastical creatures.

Presents an overview of life in modern Costa Rica, discussing how the nation differs from other Latin American countries, and examining Costa Rican religion, social customs, broadcasting and print media, literature, and art.

Surveys the geography, history, government, and culture of the oldest democracy in Latin America.

An overview of Costa Rica emphasizing its cultural aspects, and provides a description of the people, geography, government, religion, language, customs, and lifestyles.

Presents a description of Costa Rica, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on its geography, environment, politics, holidays and festivals, and everyday life. Includes glossary.

Always remembering how the monkeys in her Costa Rican valley disappeared when all the trees were cut down, Marta grows up, plants more trees, and sees the monkeys come back.

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

Briefly describes the people, geography, government, religion, language, customs, and lifestyles of Costa Rica.