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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. The Narrow Bridge of Land ................................................................9 2. Central America’s Troubled History..................................................15 3. Struggling Economies Face Serious Challenges..............................27 4. The People of Central America ........................................................33 5. The Communities and Cultures of Central America ........................39 6. The Festivals of Central America ....................................................47 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62