Guatemala in pictures
By: Rita J. Markel.
Series: Visual geography series; Visual geography series (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Publisher: Lerner Publications; Lerner Pub Group (L)
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
Subjects: Guatemala.; Guatemala -- Pictorial works.; Guatemala.
Genres: Pictorial works.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-77) and index.
"New, completely revised and redesigned second edition"-- P. [4] of cover.
Table of contents: title: The land : topography, lakes and rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, cities; title: History and government : the Maya, Spanish conquest, colonial life, independence, struggle for change, ten years of spring, years of terror, an uneasy peace, the pursuit of justice, government; title: The people : Indians and Ladinos, standard of living, nutrition and health care, education; title: Cultural life : religion, holidays and festivals, arts and crafts, music and dance, literature, sports and entertainment; title: The economy : agriculture, fishing and forestry, mining and manufacturing, tourism and additional money sources, the future.