Dominican Republic in Pictures (Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century)) [Library Binding]

Christine Zuchora-Walske (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2008 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century)

An overview of Dominican Republic's geography and history, along with an exploration of the political, economic, and cultural landscape of this Caribbean island nation. Formerly a Spanish colony, the Dominican Republic gained independence in the mid-1800s. Ruled largely by dictators since then, the nation has achieved some form of representational government since the late 1990s. This edition includes comprehensive text with strong curriculum ties, beautiful full-color photography throughout, and interesting, detailed sidebars.

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About the Author

Christine Zuchora-Walske is a freelance editor and author. Her latest book for Lerner Publishing Group was Dominican Republic in Pictures from the Visual Geography Series®. She has previously authored several Pull Ahead Books in the Animals series.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 80 pages
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT) (March 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822585693
• ISBN-13: 978-0822585695
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,343,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What pictures?, December 6, 2008

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Yenny R. Guzman "Yenny" (MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dominican Republic in Pictures (Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century)) (Library Binding)

I am not sure why they called this book The D.R. in Pictures. It has very few and they are not good. Being Dominican, I know how the DR looks, which is poorly represented in this book. I bought this book to give to a business associate, but was disappointed that I could not show the beautiful island that the Dominican Republic really is. I liked the descriptions and background provided. Therefore, I believe this should be described as a history book. Also, this book is overpriced. For being a book of pictures it is too small.