Mara, Wil. Nicaragua 2nd series.

Mara, Wil. Nicaragua 2nd series. Scholastic/Childrens Press  2017  144p  $40.00     ISBN 978-0531220900     ms/hs Nonfiction  VG-BN

Nicaragua has a checkered history including many hardships in its past, from civil war to lethal hurricanes. Readers will find Nicaragua a highly informative, helpful volume, particularly for student researchers.  Readers will trace the nation’s history from its earliest days to the present.  Mara provides details about flora and fauna, as well as climate and culture.  Colorful photos offer engaging views of this tropical nation, while sidebars highlight interesting facts related to the main body of the text.  Easy recipes round out the content, giving readers an opportunity to sample authentic foreign cuisine and enjoy a taste of Nicaragua.  This is sure to be students’ “go-to” resource for studies and research on this country.   

The series is Enchantment of the World.  

Summary: This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and features of the nation of Nicaragua.  

Nicaragua                                                         --Hilary Welliver

Americans from the Caribbean and Central America.

Keedle, Jayne. Americans from the Caribbean and Central America.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2010 80p 35.64 New Americans(MC)
978-0-7614-43102-5 ms/jr VG-BN
Some of the new Americans are coming from the Caribbean and Central America. This book explores the history of these new Americans touching on their culture, languages and general background. Some of the new Americans are coming from the Caribbean and Central America. This book explores the history of these new Americans touching on their culture, languages and general background. This book explore the social, political and economic situation these new immigrants faced and that drove them to leave their home country. Except for Puerto Ricans who are born with American citizenship and are not immigrants but emigrant, the new American from the Caribbean and Central American must learn about this new country and work towards getting their papers in order to live in The United States.
The book focuses on Cuban- Americans, Domincan, and Caribbean and Central America which could include people from Jamaica, Hiati, Trinidad, Tobago, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and a few other countries.
Includes:Special facts, pictures, Charts, Glossary,Further Reading, Websites, Bibliography and Index. Diaz, Magna