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1) Puerto Rico
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of Puerto Rico.
4) 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"--
5) Puerto Rico
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.
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A Taino myth of how the island Puerto Rico was created in a world that once had no water or vegetation but was only a tall mountain on a desert plain. A boy finds seeds and plants them at the top of the mountain and lush vegetation grows including an enormous pumpkin. When the pumpkin breaks the sea rushes out and fills the plain leaving the mountain top island of Puerto Rico.
9) Puerto Rico
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Introduces, through text, photographs and illustrations, the geography, history, people, living and working, and environmental concerns of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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Jibarito returns on a new adventure. This time he introduces us to Jibarita, along with whom he tours our beautiful island to show its charms. Find and discover endemic animals, local food, Puerto Rican landscapes and more on this fun tour full of colors, memories and love for our homeland.
13) Puerto Rico
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"This book explores the exciting culture and many festivals that are celebrated in Puerto Rico"--Provided by publisher.
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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,...
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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...
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Explores the history, culture, food, arts, music, and clothing of Puerto Rico, and discusses the complicated relationship Puerto Rico has with the United States due to its status as a U.S. territory. Highlights how many people have migrated from the United States to Puerto Rico and celebrate and share their Puerto Rican heritage and culture. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, text-related questions, a glossary, and additional resources.
18) Puerto Rico
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Discusses the geography, history, government, people and economy of the island nation of Puerto Rico.