puerto rico

A girl in Puerto Rico copes with the aftermath of a hurricane, including her family's temporary blue tarp roof and her brother's refusal to speak. Includes notes about the author's life in Puerto Rico and the yearly ritual of preparing for hurricanes.

Looks at the United States territory of Puerto Rico, discussing its climate, geography, economy, population, and history.

Rhyming text in English and Spanish presents a parrot and his child spending the day seeing the sights, enjoying the attractions, and watching the people of Puerto Rico.

The culture of Puerto Rico is as complex as the beliefs and ways of life of the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriqu?n by the Ta?nos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, among many other interesting facts. With an emphasis on Puerto Rico's contributions to sports, arts, music, and food, this book offers a comprehensive look at the country and its inhabitants. Colorful photographs and high-interest text will motivate learners in absorbing curricular social studies subjects.

"Lupe D?vila and Javier Utierre try to solve a series of grisly murders sweeping through Puerto Rico before the killer catches up with them"--OCLC.

"After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coqu?es that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep. Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little frogs call. Ko-kee, ko-kee. One day a terrible hurricane comes to Puerto Rico, and Alicia and her family take refuge in a shelter. At bedtime Alicia hears grown-ups snoring and babies crying, wind howling and rain pounding. But even though she listens hard, she cannot hear the song of the coqu?es. Are the little tree frogs safe? And what will Alicia and her family find at home when the storm is over?"--Amazon.

"Co-qu?, co-qu?! The co-qu? frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, 'You are home, you are safe.' But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coqu?es gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans"--From the publisher's web site.

From the tiny coqu? frogs calling out in the rain forests to the waves washing on sandy beaches, Puerto Rico is a beautiful island! Readers can learn about the history, landscape, culture, and wildlife of this U.S. territory through stunning photos and informative text in this exciting title. Features map out the landscape, introduce an island animal, explore historical events, and highlight challenges facing Puerto Rico. Take a trip to Isla del Encanto with this fact-filled read!.

"A hurricane nearly destroys everything Elena knows, but over time, Elena and her community begin to rebuild, planting seeds of hope along the way"--OCLC.

"A supernatural thriller set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane Puerto Rico. After the hurricane, some see destruction and some smell blood. The tiny island of Vieques, located just off the northeastern coast of the main island of Puerto Rico, is trying to recover after hurricane Maria, but the already battered island is now half empty. To make matter worse, as on the main island, developers have come in to buy up the land at a fraction of its worth, taking advantage of the island when it is down. Lupe, Javier, and Marisol are back to investigate a series of murders that follow in the wake of a hurricane and in the shadow of a new supernatural threat"--OCLC.