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Discusses Ecuador, introducing the land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, cultural groups, history, politics, and more.

Provides basic information on Ecuador. Details the country's geography, history, government, economy, environment, people, lifestyles, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals and food. Includes a map, facts, timeline, glossary, and further readings.

Living in a village in Ecuador, a Quechua Indian girl is sent to work as an indentured servant for an upper class "mestizo" family.

Tessa, an aspiring investigative journalist, travels to Ecuador as she investigates the sudden death of young cycling superstar Juan Carlos Macias-Le?n at a charity bike ride.

Introduces readers to the land, cities, history, and food of Ecuador.

A fictionalized account of the five missionaries who carried God's word to the fierce Aucas, or Huaorani, of Ecuador in 1956.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ecuador"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the South American country whose name derives from the equator.

Like his ancestors before him, ten-year-old Eduardo enjoys going into Ecuador's rain forest to collect Brazil nuts with his father, but when the wild tamarins that always accompany them disappear Eduardo is determined to find them.

It is up to the Thea sisters to investigate when an Ecuadorian chocolate factory known for its environmental practices begins malfunctioning and the owner suspects sabotage.