central america

Provides information about different aspects of life in Central America, discussing the region's history, economic problems, people, cultures, festivals, and other topics. Includes recipes, project and report ideas, a chronology, and other reference materials.

Provides background on violent conflicts in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, and includes country fact files and time lines.

Presents an historical atlas of Ancient America containing detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations on the civilizations of over three thousand years of Mesoamerican society, commerce, political, and social development, and describes the Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtee, Mayans, and Aztecs.

Text and illustrations introduce the geography, history, people, and culture of the countries of Central America.

Twelve-year-old Uno is conscripted into the army of a revolutionary force in a Central American country that is fighting for its freedom.

A general introduction to the history, geography, civilization, and industry of Central America precedes descriptions of its seven countries.

Presents an overview of modern archaeological conceptions of the development of Classic Maya civilization and its ultimate demise.

Presents a comprehensive study of Central American immigration to the United States, and discusses the history of the Americas, conflict in South America, and contributions to American society and culture.