jamaica

Describes the geography, history, people, and customs of Jamaica.

When Neville sees the hermit crabs which he so gently collected being mistreated by the crab man at a Jamaican hotel, he no longer wants to supply them but would thereby forfeit his income.

Explores the people, history, culture, land, climate, and economy of Jamaica, one of the group of West Indies islands discovered and named by Christopher Columbus in 1494.

Examines the physical environment, history, people, culture, government, and economy of Jamaica, and discusses the future problems and prospects of the island nation.

Text and photographs present Jamaica's history, government, land, economy, and people.

Describes the life of Dorothy, who lives in a small village on the north coast of Jamaica.

Far from her Caribbean island birthplace, a young girl carries a dream and journeys to a new land that is at once puzzling, frightening, and inspiring. In 23 compelling poems, Jamaican-born poet Monica Gunning tells her immigrant's story with gentle humor, grace, and a child's sense of wonder.

Describes the historical background, culture, struggles, and achievements of Jamaican Americans, discusses their challenges for the future, profiles such figures as Marcus Garvey and Louise Bennett-Coverley, and includes study questions, a time line, and a further reading list with Web sites.

Discusses the geography, economy, and culture of Jamaica, looking at life in the city of Kingston and the village of Mavis Bank.