This book examines the history, geography, society, economy, and culture of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Democracy
This book gives an overview of democracy as a political system, including an historical discussion of democracies throughout the world.
Monaco
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Monaco.
Rwanda
“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Rwanda”–Provided by publisher.
Everywhere the Cow Says “Moo!”
In English, the duck says, Quack, quack! But in French, the duck says, Kwang, kwang! This book introduces the sounds of a dog, a frog, a duck, and a rooster as pronounced in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.
Food and Recipes of Mexico
Describes some of the foods that are eaten in Mexico and includes recipes for several popular dishes.
Celebrate! In Central America
Describes the background and customs associated with some of the festivals of Central America.
Genocide
Some view the systematic killing, rape, and destruction of homes in Darfur as a grave humanitarian crisis. For others, it’s a clear example of the ultimate crime against humanity — genocide. This book helps young readers understand these and other difficult questions. Providing an overview of the history of genocide worldwide, the book explores the paradox that while a person who murders another person can be tried and even executed for the crime, a person who murders hundreds or thousands of people usually goes free. Using case studies of acts of genocide throughout history, the book points out the unique character of each while at the same time establishing important links between them.
My Two Worlds
Contrasts the two worlds of an eight-year-old Dominican American girl who lives in New York City but speaks Spanish as her native language and frequently returns to her island home.
Pay Dirt: The Search For Gold In British Columbia
They came from China and Australia, from Scotland, England and Wales, from across Canada and the United States. They came from one thing: Gold!
Some stayed forever; some gave up and left; others lost their lives. But as the more determined struggled into the heart of the new region, they dug roads, built cities and established businesses. And by the time it was all over, the new providence of British Columbia was formed.
Some struck it rich; many more did not. This is their story.