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An introduction to the geography, history, government, people, economy, and culture of the Republic of Panama and the Panama Canal.

While living with her grandparents when her mother goes to work in the city, a young Panamanian girl memorizes her mother's favorite poem, "Caperucita Roja," for her school's Christmas pageant.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Central American country which, because of the canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, plays a key role in the world's transportation system.

Documents the creation of the Panama Canal, from the first attempts by the Spanish over 400 years ago to the completion of the canal by the United States in 1914.

Provides an overview of the geography, history, and culture of the small North American country that touches two oceans and links two continents.

Lacking paper, a young Panamanian artist paints the outside of his adobe home.

Describes the people, economy, history, geography, and culture of Panama.

A collection of eight short stories and a novella by Christina Henriquez that explores life, culture, and politics in contemporary Panama.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, culture, daily life, and people of Panama.

An introduction to Panama, discussing the history, geography, economy, people, and culture of the Central American country, and including a look at the Carnaval festival, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Panama.

Discusses the history and operation of the Panama Canal and the events leading up to the end of American control at the end of 1999.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Panama.

Presents a study of the history, culture, language, and people of Panama as well as information on their government, economy, educational system, religion, sports, music and architecture, and lifestyles.

Examines the history and geography, government and economy, culture and lifestyles, and language of Panama and provides information on the Isthmus of Panama and the Panama Canal, famous sports personalities, national parks, and other significant places, people, and events.