Puerto Rico / by Jeff Reynolds.

Author/creator Reynolds, Jeff, 1958-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Children's Press, ©2004.
Description40 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Puerto Rico--Juvenile literature.

SeriesA to Z
A to Z. ^A606192
Contents Animals -- Buildings -- Cities -- Dress -- Exports -- Food -- Government -- History -- Important people -- Jobs -- Keepsakes -- Land -- Map -- Nation -- Only in Puerto Rico -- People -- Question -- Religion -- School & sports -- Transportation -- Unusual places -- Visiting the country -- Window to the past -- X-tra special things -- Yearly festivals -- Zemi -- Spanish and English words -- Let's explore more.
Abstract Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Puerto Rico, including animals, food, history, people, and yearly festivals. Information is organized by topic, which makes cross-country comparisons easy for readers. Readers will learn words from the featured culture. Almost every spread contains a word from the country's language along with its definition and pronunciation. Includes a map for quick, easy reference to the featured country. Each title contains a recipe that can be made in a classroom or at home. Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards Culture: I People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different. Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups. Time, Continuity, and Change: II Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 39) and index.
LCCN 2004009617
ISBN0516236563 (reinforced bdg.)
ISBN9780516236568

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 972.95 R3352P ✔ Available Place Hold