Puerto Rico (Ticket to) [Library Binding]

JoAnn Milivojevic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Ticket to

Provides an overview of the geography, people, language, customs, religion, lifestyle, and culture of Puerto Rico.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-These books offer the same information on different reading levels. Both include a basic introduction to the history, geography, society, economy, and the culture of Puerto Rico. Even the graphics and photos are identical, although the reading level of the captions is a little different. The "A Ticket to" series is for primary-grade readers; the entry in the "Globe-trotters Club" series is for grades three to five, and its sidebars have a more advanced writing style. Neither book includes natural areas/historic sites, cultural institutions, annual events, lists of famous people, Web sites, or places to contact for further information. However, both titles are suitable for beginning report writers. For more in-depth coverage of Puerto Rico, the "Hello U.S.A." series (Lerner) and "America the Beautiful" series (Children's) are better choices.
Diane Olivo-Posner, Long Beach Public Library, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Author/Illustrator/Photographer JoAnn Milivojevic began her career in public radio and television. Today she is a corporate communications specialist and journalist. She covers travel, food, and health for such publications as the Chicago Tribune and Massage Therapy Journal. She loves to explore cultures and has written books about Iran, Serbia, Bosnia, and the Czech Republic. One of her favorite places to explore is her own city, Chicago, where she can Latin dance, enjoy Indian food, and roam the lake front beaches with her favorite four-legged pal, her dog, Tolstoy.

Author/Illustrator/Photographer JoAnn Milivojevic began her career in public radio and television. Today she is a corporate communications specialist and journalist. She covers travel, food, and health for such publications as the Chicago Tribune and Massage Therapy Journal. She loves to explore cultures and has written books about Iran, Serbia, Bosnia, and the Czech Republic. One of her favorite places to explore is her own city, Chicago, where she can Latin dance, enjoy Indian food, and roam the lake front beaches with her favorite four-legged pal, her dog, Tolstoy --This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575051443
• ISBN-13: 978-1575051444
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,687,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a freelance writer for 25 years I've covered a lot of territory from writing/producing TV and corporate video projects to writing about world cultures. For the past ten year, I've been writing and teaching about health and wellness. I'm passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies. As a Pilates instructor and wellness coach, I believe fitness can bring happiness to every body at any age. In my leisure time I dance salsa and tango which bring me joy, new friends,physical challenges and emotional insights. Laugh. Play. Try. or as I like to say "Leap and the Net Will Appear".

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read for all, July 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Puerto Rico (Ticket to) (Library Binding)

JoAnn, the author, has done an excellent job in presenting the island of Puerto Rico to a young reading audience with this book. She covers the history and the culture in a manner that is simple and yet very informative and fun to read. One of my kids found the book very helpful in doing a report paper for her 5th grade class. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and colleagues who have young children.