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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