cuba

A sixteen-year-old shortstop in Cuba who dreams of playing with the pros must choose between his country and his father who defected to the United States.

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, and is located 93 miles (150 km) south of Florida. There's a lot to discover about Cuba!.

Cuba is a country filled with sunshine, fruit, and people who work hard to provide for their families. Life has not been easy for the Cuban people. Spain once owned their country. Cuba has also operated as a Communist state for decades. Sometimes food and other supplies are scarce. Today, Cuba is a place with people who know how to survive. They accept other cultures and love to have fun! Over the years, Cubans have created wonderful recipes that reflect their lifestyles and heritage. Read how they combine simple ingredients to create delicious dishes you can make in your own kitchen!.

Presents photos and information about the country of Cuba. Discusses land and climate, plants and animals, tourism, industry, indigenous peoples, exploration and settlers, population, politics, cultural groups, and sports and entertainment. Includes a map, quiz, glossary, index, and access to online resources.

Explores the history, geography, economy, and culture of Cuba. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Cuban immigrants have been coming to the United States and Canada for years. Many have fled the repressive communist system, seeking freedom in the north.

In 1962, people around the world, but especially in the United States, Cuba, and the Soviet Union, seemed to be holding their breath as they wondered if a nuclear war was about to erupt. US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara later recalled that he thought October 27, 1962, "was the last Saturday I would ever see.".

In this book, readers learn about what it is like to live in Cuba.

An introduction to Cuba.

"A sixteen-year-old shortstop in Cuba who dreams of playing with the pros must choose between his country and his father who defected to the U.S."--Provided by publisher.