jamaica

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.

A collection of nine short stories about life in contemporary Jamaica, covering such subjects as a young boy's desire to buy shoes for the cricket team and a girl's adventures on a coconut plantation.

A photo-illustrated overview of Jamaican culture that covers the country's geography, history, government, economy, environment, people, lifestyle, religions, languages, arts, leisure activities, festivals, and foods, and includes a map, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Presents an introduction to the geography of Jamaica, focusing on five major themes, including location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. Includes illustrations.