Ecuador is an incredibly diverse country, featuring a variety of landscapes, plants and animals, and ethnic groups. Readers learn about them all in this comprehensive guide to this South American nation. While the main text breaks down the essential elements of Ecuadorian culture-from its arts to its festivals-sidebars introduce the foundations of global citizenship and fact boxes inspire future world travelers. Full-color photographs of Ecuador's cities, natural wonders, and people are included, along with maps that support social studies topics. Readers can even follow recipes to make their own Ecuadorian dishes at home.
