Puerto Rico: Third Edition
- ISBN-10
- 1627132163
- ISBN-13
- 9781627132169
- Series
- Puerto Rico
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-15
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Authors
- Ruth Bjorklund, Richard Hantula
Description
This book explores the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the Island of Enchantment. Lists of key people, places, celebrations, plants and animals, cities, and political figures, plus recipes and craft projects, add to the understanding of the commonwealth with a rich and diverse history. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.
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