CHILE

Situated along the west coast of South America, Chile enjoys a varied climate, reaching from the world's driest desert in the north to vast glaciers in the south. Explore the mystery of Easter Island, settled by Polynesians around AD 400, and tour the beautiful squares and parks of Santiago, Chile's capital city, founded in 1541. Read about a group of women who used their needlework to create story cloths, seeking justice for the victims of General Pinochet's cruel dictatorship. Meet Chile's rodeo riders, learn about Chilean cuisine, and try your hand at weaving a traditional Auracarian headband. Also included are profiles of Chilean writers Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American woman to win a Nobel Prize in literature, and Isabel Allende, niece of Salvador Allende, president of Chile, who was overthrown in 1973.

Teacher's Guide

Paperback  48 pgs.  Full Color
Suggested for ages: 9-14
Product Code: FAC0212