The complex histories and rich cultures of Latin America are explored in this entry in the People around the World series (9 titles). The text covers the ways in which Latin America's various countries are similar and different and also how they've influenced one another d the world. The sometimes-difficult histories of these countries are explored, including the arrival of Europeans and how that affected Indigenous peoples and culture. Readers will learn about the local religions and languages, along with the cultural arts d how these aspects of Latin American cultures have spread across the world. Chapters are neatly organized, with large color photographs and sidebars that add interesting detail. Selected words are defined at the bottoms of pages, and back matter includes a glossary, recommended titles and websites, and an index.