02162cam a2200433 i 4500 382286393 TxAuBib 20190515120000.0 190306s2019||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2018940811 9781632355546 163235554X 9781632356116 1632356112 eng rda TxAuBib rda Snow, Peggy. Explore Cuba [BOOK] : 12 key facts / by Peggy Snow. Mankato, MN : 12 Story Library, 2019. 32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Country profiles Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. Cuba is an island country -- Many animals thrive in Cuba's warm climate -- Europeans took over an island of indigenous people -- Cuba is a communist state -- The island has many natural resources -- Free education is offered for life -- Cubans do important scientific research -- Cuba is trying to modernize its infrastructure -- Cuba's population is mixed -- Cubans love music, dancing, and celebrations -- Cuba has universal health care -- Daily life in Cuba has challenges -- Cuba at a glance -- Where in the world? "Highlights 12 facts about Cuba including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiosity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars"--Provided by the publisher. 4-8 Medialog, Inc. 700 Lexile. 3-5. 3-6. T Guided Reading Level. 700L Lexile. 20190515. Cuba Social life and customs. Cuba. Country profiles.