Users will understand and appreciate the diversity of peoples and cultures, both indigenous and immigrant, that inhabit the North and South American continents. Detailed articles cover virtually all aspects of these populations’ lives and cultures, from their language and history to their art, religion, and sports.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• Entries on 51 countries
• Full-color illustrations and maps
• Each article includes:
  • Full-color relief map
  • Introduction to the country’s landscape, climate, and history
  • Descriptions of peoples
  • Fascinating facts and figures
  • Time line
• Boxed features include:
  • Landmarks
  • Festivals
  • Language
  • Food and Drink
  • Religion
  • Family and Social life
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Music and dance
• Pronunciation guide
• List of national days arranged by country and date

Covering nations that range from Canada in the north to Argentina in the south, this authoritative and easy-to-understand resource brings together an enormous amount of information about the lives and customs of a vast array of peoples, and highlights for readers a variety of cultures and peoples to help foster a respect and appreciation of their rich diversity.