Mason Crest 2016 catalog

COUNTRY STUDIES

DISCOVERING CENTRAL AMERICA: H I STORY, POL I T I CS , AND CULTURE

Series Consultant: James D. Henderson, Professor of International Studies, Coastal Carolina University; Co-Author, A Reference Guide to Latin American History

Central America is the name given to the southern part of the isthmus that separates North America and South America. This position has given it an important strategic role in international affairs. This series examines the seven countries of this region, teaching young readers about the geography, history, economy, and culture of each nation. Each of these 64-page books is written in an easy-to-understand style, and includes numerous color illustrations and maps. A chronology, glossary of terms, a guide to additional resources for more information, text-dependent questions and report ideas, and an index supplement the up-to-date information provided within the books. …books feature color photos and appended material including maps, recipes, glossary, chronology, and ideas for projects or reports. Tailored for the quick research needs of students, the titles present their information smoothly and in a well-organized fashion. “

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8 VOLUME SET © 2016

Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-3284-2 Hardcover Set Price .......... $244.80 $183.60 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .............. 30.60 22.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price .. 38.60 28.95 (S&L) Full color • Library bound

Trim Size: 8 x 8 • 64 pages

Grade Level: 7-12

HBK ISBN E-ISBN

Belize ...................................................-3285-9 -8651-7 Central America: Facts & Figures ...........-3286-6 -8652-4 Costa Rica ............................................-3287-3 -8653-1 El Salvador ...........................................-3288-0 -8654-8 Guatemala ............................................-3289-7 -8655-5 Honduras ..............................................-3290-3 -8656-2 Nicaragua .............................................-3291-0 -8657-9 Panama ................................................-3292-7 -8658-6 E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C ON S In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.

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