Jamaica the Land

by Amber Wilson

Book Overview

Described in tourist brochures as a land of white sand beaches, sun, and surf, Jamaica is also a mountainous island with green forests, trickling streams, and modern cities. Beautiful color photos depict the island's tropical beauty, busy cities, and back-country villages. Other topics include: - The history of the word Jamaica (land of wood and water in the Taino language) - How Jamaica was formed from volcanic eruptions - The varied landscapes of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778796981
• ISBN13: 9780778796985
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.4" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6