haiti

Traces the lives of the man who served as president of Haiti from 1957 to 1971 and his son who succeeded him as president until his overthrow in 1986.

Presents an introduction to the history, geography, language, schools, and social life and customs of Haiti.

Long before the sun even thinks of rising the Haitian children run to school where they learn the letters, sounds, and words of their beautiful books.

Each day Chrislove asks his friend Josias when he will "hold the book, " or join them at school, but Josias can only think of tending the bean garden so that his family will have enough food.

Introduces the land, history, government, people, and economy of the Caribbean's "Black Republic.".

A biography of the eighteenth-century slave who led his people in the struggle for an independent Haiti and became its ruler in 1799.

A region-by-region traveler's guide to the Dominican Republic and Haiti that provides prices, phone numbers, and detailed information on sites to see, lodging, dining, and activities; also includes a cultural overview, travel tips, transportation information, a language guide, and maps.

Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of Haiti, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.

Tells about the political and economic problems that have beset the country of Haiti, describing how the Haitian people have struggled for democracy.

A silly man named Bouki, believing that the old man who passed by is a true fortune teller, asks when he will die, then behaves as if the prediction has come true. Includes notes about Bouki tales and Haiti.