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1) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Relax beneath palm trees, kayak through bioluminescent bays, or dance the night away to the sounds of salsa: Experience the Island of Enchantment with Moon Puerto Rico. Inside you'll find: flexible itineraries ranging from a few days on the East Coast to two weeks exploring the best of Puerto Rico, including day trips from San Juan; strategic advice for beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, wellness-seekers, and more, with the best beaches...
2) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the land, history, and people of Puerto Rico.
3) Puerto Rico
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to the "Island of Enchantment, " discussing its history, natural resources, climate, plants, animals, industries, cities, sports, cultural life, and some famous people who were born there.
5) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From discovering wildlife in El Yunque Rain Forest to colorful Old San Juan, there's lots to see and do in Puerto Rico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Puerto Rico special."--Amazon.com.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jaquira Díaz writes an unflinching account of growing up as a queer biracial girl searching for home as her family splits apart and her mother struggles with mental illness and addiction. From her own struggles with depression and drug abuse to her experiences of violence to Puerto Rico's history of colonialism, every page vibrates with music and lyricism"-- Provided by publisher.
7) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."-- Description from publisher.
8) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A basic overview of Puerto Rico, including information on its geography, history, government, religion, people and culture.
Author
Series
Justice hustlers volume 4
Publisher
Dafina Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Fed up with her married Miami boyfriend, savvy Dulce has no problem stealing his drug-dealer stash and fleeing to her family in the Caribbean. But when she gets bored in rural Santo Domingo, she escapes on a sugar daddy adventure to Puerto Rico. Her new life is one endless party, until she's caught in Hurricane Maria--and witnesses the brutal collision of colonization and climate change, as well as the international vultures who plunder the tragedy...
10) Velorio: a novel
Author
Publisher
HarperVia, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Camila is haunted by the death of her sister, Marisol, who was caught by a mudslide during the huracán. Unable to part with Marisol, Camila carries her through town, past the churchyard, and, eventually, to the supposed utopia of Memoria. Urayoán, the idealistic, yet troubled cult leader of Memoria, has a vision for this new society, one that in his eyes is peaceful and democratic. The paradise he preaches lures in the young, including Bayfish,...
Author
Publisher
Amistad
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking historical novel from a heralded author that explores the seldom discussed Puerto Rican Atlantic Slave Trade. At a time when importing humans from Africa had been prohibited by the Spanish Crown, Pola and other slave women provide their master with babies who are immediately taken away and sold on the auction block. Her serial rapes by a number of men are routine and often provided entertainment for the master and his friends. Understandably...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
©2006.
Language
English
Description
On New Year's Eve, 1972, following eighteen magnificent seasons in the major leagues, Roberto Clemente died a hero's death, killed in a plane crash as he attempted to deliver supplies to Nicaragua after an earthquake. Journalist Maraniss now brings the great baseball player back to life. Anyone who saw Clemente play will never forget him--he was a work of art in a game too often defined by statistics. But Clemente was that rare athlete who rose above...
13) Roberto Clemente
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
©2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Tells the life story of baseball star Roberto Clemente, describing his childhood in Puerto Rico, minor and major league careers, tragic death, and induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"-- Provided by publisher.
15) Puerto Rico
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A combined history of the Puerto Rican parrot and the island of Puerto Rico, highlighting current efforts to save the Puerto Rican parrot by protecting and managing this endangered species"-- Provided by publisher.
Above the treetops of Puerto Rico flies a flock of parrots as green as their island home...These are Puerto Rican parrots. They lived on this island for millions of years, and then they nearly vanished from the earth forever. Puerto Rican...
20) Mis abuelos y yo
Author
Publisher
Piñata Books, Arte Público Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text describe all the special things a Puerto Rican boy enjoys doing with his grandparents throughout the year.
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