This teacher's manual is an annotated bibliography of basic and supplementary books in English on topics which can be used to form the basis of an interdisciplinary college introductory course on Latin America. Topics presented include: the land and the physical environment; the Indian heritage; history; the people; the social structure; politics and government; the economy; international relations; culture--literature and the arts; and ways of life--customs, education, and religion. For the most part the books cited were published in the 1960s and 1970s, are of a general nature, and are intended for those who know little or nothing of Latin America. Some of the books could be used in a high school area studies course. The manual concludes with notes on additional sources of information, including guides to films and audiovisual materials, and organizations. (Author/RM)