Belize

Contributor(s): Jermyn, Leslie (Author), Yong, Jui Lin (Author), Brainard, Jason (Author)

ISBN: 9781502655738

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing

$48.79

Pub Date: April 30, 2020

Dewey: 972.82

LCCN: 2019048227

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index, Maps

Target Age Group: 10 to 13

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 9.30" L x 8.00" W ( 1.65 lbs) 144 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | Latin America | Central America

Series: Cultures of the World (Third Edition)(R)

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000062091 ( Belize)

Reading level: 9.50

Interest level: MG

Point value: 4.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: If Belize is known for one thing, it's diversity. The only country in continental Central America to use English as its official language, this former British colony is host to a rich culture shaped by its Garinagu, Creole, Maya, Mestizo, and Mennonite population. Today, tourists flock to Belize to experience some of the greatest biodiversity on the planet. This travel volume utilizes helpful maps, intriguing sidebars, and colorful photographs to highlight the history, geography, wildlife, and traditions of this unique nation. Readers can even try making foods from Belize with simple recipes.