nicaragua

The story of the centuries old power struggle that erupted in 1979 with the overthrow of the Somozo dictatorship.

Describes, against the backdrop of the history of the Nicaraguan people, one family's flight from Managua airport, in December 1979, to a new life in Miami, Florida.

"Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Nicaragua"--Provided by publisher.

After NUMA hero Dirk Pitt's daughter, a marine biologist, discovers an ancient artifact off the coast of Nicaragua, the sea crew and a floating resort hotel find themselves in the path of a terrible storm and someone's dangerous designs.

A chronological account of the relations between the United States and Nicaragua during the past two centuries.

The author describes her experiences traveling through Nicaragua and the effects of the present conflict on the lives of the young people of this troubled country.

Recounts the Iran-Contra affair of 1986 involving members of President Ronald Reagan's administration, Nicaraguan rebel forces known as Contras, and Iranians. Explores the events and people linked to the affair and covers the formal investigation and its findings. Features a timeline, glossary of terms, and resources.

Teaches one thousand SAT vocabulary words through the story of Alexa McCurry, an intern in a marine DNA lab in Central America and Jose, a local boy, who work together to rescue a dolphin's missing baby held captive at a marine biology facility.

Surveys the people, customs, climate, culture, traditions, and turbulent history of the largest country in Central America.

Provides a brief history of the country, surveys modern day life in Nicaragua, and discusses the current political upheaval.