The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory since the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898. The beautiful, largely mountainous island is home to the only tropical rain forest in the United States. It was originally inhabited by the indigenous Taino people before Spain colonized it in 1493. Today, it's a popular tourist destination, although extensive damage from Hurricane Maria in 2017 and earthquakes in 2019 and 2020 have taken a toll. Readers will learn about the history of Puerto Rico. Colorful photographs, primary sources, and a timeline help readers make the most of their trip to this U.S. commonwealth.
0 of 1 copy available
Wait time: About 2 weeks
-
Creators
-
Series
-
Publisher
-
Release date
August 21, 2024 -
Formats
-
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781725329164
-
-
Languages
- English
-
Reviews
-
November 1, 2024
Gr 5-8-Some students might be surprised that America extends far beyond the borders of the 48 contiguous states and Alaska and Hawaii. Written in a conversational tone, each volume introduces the territory's location, distance from the U.S., population, diverse cultures/ethnic groups, languages, capital city, and flag. A word or phrase in the territory's primary language is given, along with its translation, but no pronunciation guide is included. Geography is a main focus, including how the land was formed (e.g., volcanic activity) and what it's comprised of. The series frankly discusses examples of European cruelty to Indigenous peoples and explains how each location acquired territorial status and what US rights citizens have/don't have. Each volume's final chapter summarizes what the future holds. Sidebars offer additional information and photographs. Back matter includes a timeline, a glossary, and index and a list of books and websites for further reading. VERDICTA well-written, but slightly dry overview. Recommend for public libraries and some school libraries.
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
-