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Text and photographs describe the culture and plight of the Waorani, an indigenous tribe of the Ecuadoran rain forest whose environment and way of life are threatened by the encroachment of the industrial world.

Introduces the South American country which takes its name from the equator, which passes through it.

Introduces the people, food, and daily life of Ecuador.

Describes the etiquette and customs in Ecuador, covering a wide range of topics and providing behavioral and language guidance for dining, socializing, working, and other situations, and includes a cultural quiz, a do's and don'ts list, and an annotated resource list.

Explores the people, history, culture, land, climate, and economy of Ecuador, which takes its name from the fact that the equator crosses through its mountains just north of the capital city of Quito.

Introduces the landscape, climate, natural resources, people, and culture of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Presents an overview of the customs and etiquette of Ecuador designed for people traveling there and for expatriates and long-term visitors living in Ecuador.

Fifteen-year-old Zeeta comes to terms with her flighty mother and their itinerant life when, soon after moving to Ecuador, she helps an American teenager find his birth father in a nearby village.

Traces the legend of an immense hoard of Inca gold rumored to be hidden in a mysterious mountain range above the Amazon, chronicling attempts to find the treasure and speculating on its origins.