Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uruguay.
Cata's family never talked politics and now less than ever. The military has taken power in Uruguay, the government has changed and with it the lives of Uruguayans. Fabiola's grandfather, her best friend, has been imprisoned, his father has to leave the country and the girl must spend the summer with their neighbors, who prefer to remain silent on the situation. Cata and Fabiola will soon meet the need of keeping a secret and the dangers of thinking differently.
"On the grassy Pampas of Uruguay, gauchos carry on a history of the South American cowboy. But these rugged ranchers are just one part of the country's rich culture. In this title, young learners can read about the people, animals, and daily life of this small yet proud nation"--Provided by the publisher.
Delta Force major Charley Castillo and his team are sent to Uruguay in search of a man who may know the truth about a series of brutal murders and the oil-for-food scandal that is rocking the government, but when the man is killed before their eyes, the team must find the killers and determine what they know.
Describes Uruguay's landscape, wildlife, people, animals, history, government, economy, religions, art and culture, sports, and daily lifestyle, and includes color photos, a time line, and a fact file.
