Guatemala

by Shannon Knudsen

Overview

Pack your bags! We're headed to Guatemala. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Guatemala's volcanoes and rain forests, try tasty tamales, and catch a soccer game. A special section introduces Guatemala's capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761370819
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Country Explorers
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	IG700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Shannon Knudsen has written books for young readers about elephants, mayors, the explorer Leif Eriksen, the reporter Nellie Bly, and many other topics. She lives with her cat and her dog in Arizona.

Table of Contents

Welcome! 4

Down Low 6

Up High 8

Unusual Animals 10

Water Everywhere 12

Early Peoples 14

A Spanish Colony 16

Different Voices 18

City Life 20

Many Kinds of Homes 22

Work, Work, Work 24

Faith 26

Let's Eat! 28

Celebrate! 30

School or Work? 32

Playtime 34

Lots of Soccer 36

Walls of Art 38

Marimba Music 40

Made by Hand 42

The Flag of Guatemala 44

Fast Facts 45

Glossary 46

To Learn More 47

Index 48