costa rica

"In 1948, after a civil war, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Free of the burden of military spending, Costa Rica created free healthcare, free university tuition, and a wide middle class. For nearly 70 years, Costa Rica has proven the viability of a different way the world might live--the way of demilitarization, solidarity, diplomacy and international law. The Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all."--Container.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Costa Rica. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Follows the inspirational story of Destiny, a rescued orphan baby sloth in Costa Rica, who must learn to use all her senses to make up for poor eyesight if she wants to return to the wild. Features dozens of color photographs, a map, sloth facts, and sources of more information.

"When brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive father than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward"--OCLC.

Visits the young residents of Costa Rica's Avarios Sloth Sanctuary, the world's largest orphanage for sloths.

Jeff Corwin explores a secluded beach in Costa Rica hoping to witness thousands of sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs. Jeff encounters a troop of capuchin monkeys, a venomous bushmaster serpent, and a silky anteater.

Readers will explore the ways Kids Saving the Rainforest, a charity started by a child, contributes positively to the world.

"Introduces a group of youngsters who patrol the beaches of Parismina Island to protect mother sea turtles and their eggs from predators and poachers. When the eggs hatch, the kids gather to help escort the tiny turtles as they scramble across the sand to their home in the sea"--Back cover.

A photographic journey through Costa Rica, celebrating the wildlife and landscapes of the Central American country.

In this WAKA adventure about real kids saving real animals, Emily is horrified to learn endangered squirrel monkeys are being run over by cars in her town. Her clever idea saves countless monkey lives.