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1) Puerto Rico
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Puerto Rico and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Puerto Rico guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether...
2) Puerto Rico
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Language
English
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Explore Puerto Rico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Puerto Rico. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital...
3) Puerto Rico
Author
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Puerto Rico."--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Finn thrillers volume 3
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Haunted by the death of his best friend and hunted by the FBI for war crimes he didn't commit, Finn lands on an island paradise that turns into his own personal hell in this gripping follow-up to Steel Fear and Cold Fear-from the New York Times bestselling writing team Webb & Mann . . . By day, AWOL Navy SEAL Finn is hiding out on Vieques, a tiny island paradise off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, living in a spare room behind a seafood restaurant...
6) Puerto Rico
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, people and culture of Puerto Rico.
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Language
English
Description
"As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths -- until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister -- one who's been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby's beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that's impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of...
Author
Publisher
Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean's most exciting destinations, and with many nonstop flights from major East Coast cities, it's one of the easiest islands to reach. From vibrant San Juan to laid-back Vieques, all the energy and color of Puerto Rico comes to life in this guide.
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English
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From the outside, Elena Vega's life appears to be an easy one: the only child of two professional parents, private school, NYU. But her twenties are aimless and lacking in connection. Something has always been amiss in her life: her father, the brilliant but deeply troubled Santiago Vega. Born in rural Puerto Rico, Santiago arrived in New York as a small child. His harsh, mercurial father returned to the island, leaving Santiago to be raised by his...
10) The outside dog
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico, wants a dog very much but her grandfather will not let her have one, until a skinny mutt wins him over.
Author
Publisher
Apollo Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Hurricane Maria roared across Puerto Rico in September 2017, it devastated the island. It was an unprecedented natural disaster, a Category 5 major hurricane, and ultimately responsible for the deaths of more than three thousand people. It also ripped away the facade that had dominated discussions of the island's relationship with the United States for over a century This is the first book to comprehensively expose what happened during Hurricane...
13) Puerto Rico
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press(r)
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
A basic overview of Puerto Rico, including information on its geography, history, government, religion, people and culture.
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Roving Globe Trekker host Zay Harding ventures to the heart of the Caribbean and discovers sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history, and great music. Join Zay on an incredible adventure to Puerto Rico, the 'island of enchantment'.
Publisher
Creative Kaleidoscope
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A journey with Karenlie Riddering and local guides through Puerto Rico's finest attraction and idyllic countryside. See the many historic sights of Old San Juan, El Yunque (the tropical rainforest), the beaches, golf courses, the Bacardi Rum Factory, and the nightlife where casinos, night clubs and fine restaurants abound.
Publisher
WLIW
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Take a journey through paradise, from the timeless plazas of Old San Juan, around the island and back again, using the lighthouses at the four corners of the island as transition points. Features aerial and ground footage shot in high-definition with the latest technology; informative narration about the island's rich history, architecture, and lush natural beauty; and a soundtrack of local favorites, including the omnipresent chirp of the tiny coqui...
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English
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Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world. Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique's ravaged restaurant in San...
18) Rafi and Rosi
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Two tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, learn about the plants and animals of Puerto Rico together.
19) Puerto Rico
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Description
"The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, but it has a culture that's all its own. Readers are introduced to the many aspects of this unique culture through detailed text that highlights the island's arts, language, traditions, leisure activities, festivals, and foods. In addition, they are shown how social studies concepts, such as history, economics, and government, play a part in the development of culture. This...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"A powerful novel of family, race, faith, and culture that moves between Puerto Rico and the Bronx, revealing the lives and loves of five women and the secret that binds them. They refer to themselves as "las madres," a close-knit group of women who, with their daughters (las nenas), have created a family based as much on friendship as on blood ties.Their story begins in Puerto Rico in 1975 when fifteen-year-old Luz, the tallest girl in her dance...




