Central America

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America. It is known as a biodiversity hotspot, with upwards of 700 kinds of birds and about 275 reptile species. Learn about Honduras's history, geography, culture, and more in Honduras, a Central America title.

Costa Rica is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a thin stretch of land connecting North and South America. Also known as the Republic of Costa Rica, the country is the oldest democracy in the region. Learn about Costa Rica's history, geography, culture, and more in Costa Rica, a Central America title.

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. It covers an area of 50,336 square miles (130,370 square kilometers). Learn about Nicaragua's history, geography, culture, and more in Nicaragua, a Central America title.

With a total area of 8,124 square miles (21,041 square kilometers), El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America. It is also the only Central American country that does not border the Caribbean Sea. Learn about El Salvador's history, geography, culture, and more in El Salvador, a Central America title.

Discover the diverse wildlife and people of Central America! This social studies book covers the cultures and landmarks throughout the seven countries known as the bridge between the Americas. Plants, animals, and people from all around the world converge in Central America. This teacher-approved book provides students opportunities to understand the lives of people from this beautiful isthmus, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of Central America in an easy-to-use way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the biodiversity of Central America to life for students.

From the ruins of its ancient temples and pyramids to the diversity of its many peoples, Guatemala is one of Central America's most vibrant countries. At one time, it was the center of the mighty Mayan civilization. Learn about Guatemala's history, geography, culture, and more in Guatemala, a Central America title.

Belize is the second-smallest country in Central America. At one time, it was a British colony. Learn about Belize's history, geography, culture, and more in Belize, a Central America title.

The small country of Panama links North and South America. Each year, thousands of ships pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through a human-created waterway called the Panama Canal. Learn about Panama's history, geography, culture, and more in Panama, a Central America title.