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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. Giant of South America ......................................................................9 2. A Legacy of Inequality ......................................................................17 3. The Economy: Powerhouse Potential ..............................................27 4. A Stew of Peoples and Cultures........................................................35 5. Brazil’s Colorful, Crowded Cities......................................................41 A Calendar of Brazilian Festivals..........................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62