Added by: NGOCTIEP | Karma: 809.53 | Fiction literature | 8 February 2012
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2050
In the late 20th Century, unprecedented immigration changed completely the cultural foundations of the United States . As new majorities took over, a counter migration began as Americans moved back to ancestral countries. By 2038 the country had a new demographic make up, so Congress empowered a Constitutional Convention to decide the future composition of the country. Some states chose annexation into Canada, Mexico, or Caribe, while others combined into new countries. In 2040, the United States was dissolved by Congress....
Students retain geography and history information better when they experience living images of world cultures. These programs about some of the world’s major countries help students understand other peoples’ environments, values, and significant historical contributions.
Its Inca heritage makes Peru one of the most important Latin American countries. Millions of westerners continue to visit the runs of Machu Picchu. But Peru's Spanish heritage can be seen in cities like Cuzco and Lima.
The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. Scholars from 10 different countries present a variety of approaches to the history of children's literature, including views on sociological, semiotic, and intertextual models of its evolution. Other issues explored include influence and interaction between stories and their countries of origin. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature.
We see an overview of the geography and history of the country that comprises 50% of the landmass and population of the South American continent. Five distinct regions make up Brazil: the Northern, the Northeastern, the West Central, the Southeastern, and the Southern. From small native populations of the Amazon to the world's third-largest city, Sao Paulo, we experience one of the world's countries with both the greatest potential and the most serious problems.
