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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. Big Things in Little Packages ............................................................9 2. Incas, Independence, and Oil ..........................................................19 3. The Economy of Ecuador ................................................................27 4. The People of Ecuador......................................................................35 5. Cities and Communities ....................................................................43 A Calendar of Ecuadorian 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