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One day young Fernando, who lives in the rain forest of Costa Rica with his family, goes with his friend Carmina to look for her favorite climbing tree only to find it cut down.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, lifestyles, culture, and current issues of Costa Rica.

Presents an introduction to Costa Rica from the perspective of a nine-year-old boy, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

A look at the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family on their farm in Costa Rica.

Examines the history, landscape, wildlife, structures, people, economy, and weather of Costa Rica.

Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Costa Rica.

Presents the life of an eleven-year-old girl and her family in Costa Rica, describing her home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, natural resources, languages, government, religions, culture, and economics of her country.

Describes some of the exotic plants and animals that live in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, and discusses some environmental threats faced by this region.

A portrait of Costa Rica that describes the country's landscapes, people, history, religions, and art and culture and presents a day in the life of an average citizen.

An overview of Costa Rica emphasizing its cultural aspects, and provides a description of the people, geography, government, religion, language, customs, and lifestyles.

Describes the geography, history, economy, and culture of Costa Rica.

Always remembering how the monkeys in her Costa Rican valley disappeared when all the trees were cut down, Marta grows up, plants more trees, and sees the monkeys come back.

For five hundred years the Jaguar Cup, sacred to the Silver Jaguar Society, was hidden in a cave on the coast of Costa Rica--so when a fake copy shows up on display in America, it is up to Jos?, Anna, and Henry, junior members of the society, to travel to Costa Rica and rescue the real cup from thieves.

Profiles the land, history, people, and culture of Costa Rica.

Presents a description of Costa Rica, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on its geography, environment, politics, holidays and festivals, and everyday life.