el salvador

An introduction to El Salvador, discussing the history, economy, people, communities, and culture of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Salvadoran festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Introduces the religion, holidays and festivals, art, traditional and modern dance and music, language, and literature of El Salvador.

Describes the geography, climate, people, cities, farming, industry, and changing economy of El Salvador.

Describes El Salvador in Central America focusing on its history, government, people, land, and culture. Also includes information on El Salvador's economy, mining, agriculture, transportation, and communication system.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, lifestyles, and people of El Salvador.

A look at the life of a twelve-year-old boy and his family who had to move from their farm to a poor section of San Salvador. Includes a section with information on El Salvador.

Examines acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution, with an emphasis on events taking place in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in El Salvador and Guatemala.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of El Salvador, and includes discussion of the country's society and economy, religion, education, entertainment, literature, media, and visual and performing arts.

A comprehensive travel guide to Nicaragua and El Salvador, with maps and information on hotels and restaurants, shopping and entertainment, walking tours, and other sights.

Photographs and text profile the history, geography, government, and people of El Salvador, and highlight the country's main cultural and social traditions.