Venezuela is a land of striking beauty. Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, plunges more than 3,000 feet in the Guiana Highlands. Lake Maracaibo, the largest lake in South America, sits in northwestern Venezuela. Eager readers will get their feet wet in this title that explores Venezuela's landscape, people, and heritage.
Awe-inspiring the breath-taking descriptions, the way she pulls out of the essence of the people, the very land issues and their struggles. So many smaller stories, with tears of fortitude, graciousness and hard slow work she champions workers and leaders, dogma and innovators. She makes you yearn to hear of success. One hopes to hear that none is in vain...only the future will be the teller of that tale. Thank you Erna!
Exploring Countries series; 32 pages; Great basic information and photos. Good resource for reports or recreational reading. Highly recommended for Grades 4-5.