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2) Puerto Rico
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"From discovering wildlife in El Yunque Rain Forest to colorful Old San Juan, there's lots to see and do in Puerto Rico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Puerto Rico special."--Amazon.com.
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"Launching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico's public health emergency after Hurricane Maria. Suffering heavy damage in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Puerto Rican communities lacked access to clean water and electricity. Salvador Gómez-Colón couldn't ignore the basic needs of his homeland, and knew that nongovernmental organizations and larger foreign philanthropies could only do so...
4) Puerto Rico
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.
7) Puerto Rico
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"Engaging images accompany information about Puerto Rico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
9) Puerto Rico
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Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Puerto Rico. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
10) Puerto Rico
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Explore Puerto Rico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Puerto Rico. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital...
12) Puerto Rico
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"From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--
13) Puerto Rico
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"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Puerto Rico"--
14) Puerto Rico
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"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Puerto Rico"--Provided by publisher.
15) Puerto Rico
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Describes the customs, people, and places of Puerto Rico. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
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Culture can be defined as the beliefs, practices, and arts of a group of people. The culture of Puerto Rico is as varied and intricate as the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriquen by the Ta nos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, and that it isn't an island. Puerto Rico's culture is shaped by the landscape, resources,...
17) Puerto Rico
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"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Puerto Rico"--Provided by publisher.