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Book

Dominican Republic

Call Number

  • J 972.93 REYN (CEN)

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Edition

Second edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY: Cavendish Square Publishing, 2023.

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.

Audience

Grades 2-3 Cavendish Square Publishing.

Summary

"The Dominican Republic has experienced tremendous economic growth in recent years. Its pristine beaches and beautiful mountains make it a popular tourism spot, and its vibrant culture contains many aspects that are unique to the country. Exotic fruits, merengue music, baseball, and a humpback whale sanctuary are only the beginning of what the Dominican Republic has to offer. Full-color photographs and detailed maps augment the engaging text, bringing the Dominican Republic to life before readers' eyes. Informative sidebars delve deeper into interesting topics, presenting a well-rounded picture of this multifaceted country"--

Contents

  • Geography
  • History
  • Government
  • The Economy
  • The Environment
  • The People Today
  • Lifestyle
  • Religion
  • Language
  • Arts and Festivals
  • Fun and Play
  • Food.

Subjects

Added Authors

Laura L Sullivan