Cuba

Cuba
ISBN-10
0516011839
ISBN-13
9780516011837
Series
Cuba
Category
Cuba
Pages
43
Language
English
Published
1990
Publisher
Children's Press(CT)
Author
Karen Jacobsen

Description

Examines the history, modern life, industries, arts, sports, and geography of Cuba.

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