Puerto Rico

By Darlene R. Stille

Book Overview

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments. Not quite an independent nation, yet not quite a state, either, Puerto Rico enjoys a unique relationship with the United States. Readers will learn how Puerto Rico was first settled and how it came to be a part of the United States. They will also learn about its rich cultural heritage and how its people live today. In addition, detailed descriptions of the island's topography and wildlife give readers an up-close tour of Puerto Rico's wilderness. Features: Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531282902
• ISBN13: 9780531282908
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8