National Geographic Countries of the World: Spain,9781426306334

National Geographic Countries of the World: Spain

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ISBN13: 9781426306334
ISBN10: 1426306334
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-01-12
Publisher(s): National Geographic Kids
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Summary

Welcome to sunny Spain, where rugged coasts lead inland to wild sierra. Discover the proud regional peoples that populate this land of diverse heritages. Visit Madrid, where the works of Spain's artists grace a wealth of museums. Step into Spain's storied past, via Roman aqueducts, Gothic cathedrals, and Moorish castles.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 4
Geographyp. 7
A Land Between Seasp. 8
At a Glance
WhatÆs the Weather Like?
Fast Facts
Average Temperature & Rainfall
Physical Map
Special Feature: Ancient Landscapep. 11
Special Feature: A Stain on the Landp. 12
Special Feature: Rocky Islandsp. 14
Special Feature: The Wild West-in Spain!p. 15
Naturep. 17
In a World of Its Own
At a Glance
Spanish Ecosystems
Species at Risk
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
Special Feature: GibraltarÆs Monkeysp. 20
Special Feature: Running with the Bullsp. 23
Historyp. 25
In the Shadows of the Past
At a Glancep. 26
Ancient Peoples
Time Line
Historical Map
Special Feature: The Real El Cidp. 30
Special Feature: Testing Faithp. 31
Special Feature: Heading Westp. 32
Special Feature: Rehearsal for World Warp. 35
People & Culturep. 37
Charging Forwardp. 38
At a Glance
Changing Population
Common Spanish Phrases
Population Map
Special Feature: National Holidaysp. 41
Special Feature: The Tomato Partyp. 43
Special Feature: Dance of the Gypsiesp. 44
Special Feature: The WorldÆs Fastest Racket Gamep. 46
Special Feature: Antoni Gaudíp. 47
Government & Economyp. 49
Better Timesp. 50
At a Glance
The Regions of Spain
Trading Partners
Political Map
Special Feature: How the Government Worksp. 52
Special Feature: An Extraordinary Kingp. 53
Special Feature: A Land Apartp. 54
Special Feature Map: Industry and Miningp. 55
Special Feature: Salad Daysp. 58
Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!p. 58
Glossaryp. 60
Bibliography Further Informationp. 61
Indexp. 62
Creditsp. 64
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