A discussion of Puerto Rico, with illustrations, that covers its history, culture, economy, climate, arts and architecture, education, sports, unique foods and festivals, and various industries.
Text and photographs portray Puerto Rico's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the island's status as a Commonwealth.
Explores the history, culture, industry, and natural resources of United States commonwealths and territories, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Baker Island, Kingman Reef, and others.
After the end of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and its enforced conformity, artist Song Nan Zhang discovers the colorful and free nomadic peoples of China.
being the exploits and experiences of Claudius Bombarnac of "The twentieth century"
Verne, Jules
Revolves around Claudius Bombarnac, a reporter for a newspaper called the Twentieth Century, which assigns him to write about travel on the Grand Transasiatic Railway.
Includes two episodes of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow. Features the books Watch the Stars Come Out by Diane Goode and My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States by Lee Bennett Hopkins. Along with the stories, the episodes feature a visit to Ellis Island and footage of immigrants arriving, a look at the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, a poetic tour of the United States, and a review of all 50 states.
