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Author:

Blashfield, Jean F.

Title:

Panama / by Jean F. Blashfield.

Publisher:

Children's Press,

Copyright Date:

c2015

Description:

144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Panama--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

A country and a canal -- The curious Isthmus -- The wildlife exchange -- Becoming a crossroads -- A country becomes a nation -- Expanding economy and canal -- The Panameño -- People of faith -- The Panamanian way -- Life among the Panamanians.

Summary:

Despite its small size, Panama has played a big role in history. Located at the junction of Central America and South America, its famous canal offers the fastest passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Readers will learn how Panama was first settled, how it came to be the site of one of the world's most important canals, and what life is like there today. The complex text in this title allows the reader to explore unique features of the country and determine how key details support the main idea of the text. Text features, such as bold print, captions, and call-out boxes provide clarity and help students locate answers to questions.

Series:

Enchantment of the world

ISBN:

0531207897
9780531207895 (library binding)

LCCN:

2014001863

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