Books with title Puerto Rico

Celebrate the richness and diversity of the United States of America in this exciting series. Readers can explore the unique character of each state -- its land and waterways, its history, its government and economy, its festivals, cultural diversity, landmarks and exciting stories of success. Readers will also hear the voices of men and women alive today. They will see the beauties and hidden treasures of each state and hear the social issues and concerns faced by the residents.Each book opens with a series of quotes by both contemporary residents and people from the past -- giving voice to the state's concerns, admiration for the people, love of the land, nostalgia for the past and excitement for the future.

Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Puerto Rico has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists - from the most beautiful beaches to the top restaurants, festivals and outdoor activities - provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Each Top 10 now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.

The coquí is a famous and very abundant little frog whose powerful voice fills the Puerto Rican nights. The island is home to over a dozen other species of tiny and beautiful frogs, and hundreds and hundreds of species of insects, snails, lizards and birds, many of which live nowhere else in the world. Here you will learn about the ways and lives of Puerto Rican animals, about how they came to exist, and why they are unique. You will also find out how these wonderful creatures depend upon the plants and upon each other; and what benefits bacteria, fungi and termites give to the forest. Many of these creatures appear photographed here for the first time. Written in Spanish-English bilingual parallel text for adults and young adults and illustrated with 75 color photographs and two drawings, the book is fully indexed and includes scientific names. El coquí, la famosa y abundante ranita que llena de tantos sonidos la noche puertorriqueña, tiene en la isla más de una decena de hermanos y hermanas, saltarines y también cantores. Los acompañan en los bosques infinidad de insectos, milpiés, caracoles, lagartos y aves, buena parte de los cuales no viven en ningún otro lugar del mundo. Aquí descubrirás un buen número de animales nativos de Puerto Rico, y aprenderás acerca de sus costumbres y formas de vida, de su origen, y de por qué son únicos en el planeta. Aprenderás cómo los animales dependen de las plantas, y también unos de otros; y qué beneficio brindan al bosque las bacterias, hongos y comejenes. Muchas de estas críaturas aparecen aquí fotografiadas por vez primera. Incluidas 75 fotgrafías a color, 2 ilustraciones, nombres científicos, e índice.