Brazil in pictures /
by Streissguth, Thomas.
Type:
BookSeries: Visual geography series (Minneapolis, Minn.): Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, c2003Edition: 2nd ed. Lib. bdg.Description: 80 p. : col.ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.ISBN: 0822519593.Subject(s): Brazil - Geography | Brazil - History | Middle Years Programme | MYP - Humanities/Geography |
Contents:
Summary: An introduction to Brazil, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.
The land
1.Brazil's Regions, Rivers, Climate, Natural, Resources, Cities.
History and Government
1.Europeans Arrive, Slavery in Brazil, Independence, The Republic, Getulio Vargas, Dictatorship and Democracy, Government.
The People
1.Brazil's Indigenous peoples, A Stratified Society, Health, Education.
Cultural life
1.Television, Music, Literature and Art, Religion, Holidays and Festivals, Sports, Food.
The Economy
1.Industry, Agriculture, Energy and Mining, Foreign trade, Transportation, Media and Communications, The Future.
For More Information
Timeline -- Fast Fact -- Currency -- Flag -- National Anthem -- Famous People -- Sights to See -- Glossary -- Selected Bibliography -- Further Reading and Websites -- Index
| Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Secondary
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Book | NF 981 S (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | S035875555 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The land
1.Brazil's Regions, Rivers, Climate, Natural, Resources, Cities.
History and Government
1.Europeans Arrive, Slavery in Brazil, Independence, The Republic, Getulio Vargas, Dictatorship and Democracy, Government.
The People
1.Brazil's Indigenous peoples, A Stratified Society, Health, Education.
Cultural life
1.Television, Music, Literature and Art, Religion, Holidays and Festivals, Sports, Food.
The Economy
1.Industry, Agriculture, Energy and Mining, Foreign trade, Transportation, Media and Communications, The Future.
For More Information
Timeline -- Fast Fact -- Currency -- Flag -- National Anthem -- Famous People -- Sights to See -- Glossary -- Selected Bibliography -- Further Reading and Websites -- Index
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An introduction to Brazil, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.
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