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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. A Land at the Top of the World ..........................................................9 2. A Turbulent History............................................................................17 3. The Economy of Bolivia ....................................................................27 4. People of Ancient Traditions ............................................................35 5. Rapid Growth in Urban Centers ........................................................43 A Calendar of Bolivian Festivals ..........................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62