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Countries of the World: Jamaica

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ISBN-10: 1426303009

ISBN-13: 9781426303005

Edition: 2008

Authors: Vicky Stone, National Geographic Kids

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Welcome to Jamaica, the cultural crossroads of the Caribbean. Venture into the heartland of Jamaica, and discover a verdant wonderland of tropical fauna and flora. Get in the groove of reggae, the rocksteady rhythm that conquered the music world. Retrace the island's storied history of slave-trading, piracy, British Rule, and independence.
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Book details

List price: $27.90
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 9/9/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Size: 7.91" wide x 10.04" long x 0.28" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Foreword
Geography: An Island Paradise
At a Glance
What's the Weather Like?
Fast Facts
Average Temperature & Rainfall
Physical Map
Special Feature: A Natural Hideout
Special Feature: Mountains in the Mist
Nature: A Haven for Birds
At a Glance
Island World
Species at Risk
Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
Special Feature: Going Batty
Special Feature: Dragons and Crocodiles
History: The Fight for Freedom
At a Glance
Centuries of Struggle
Time line
Historical Map
Special Feature: The Taino
Special Feature: Buccaneers' Base
Special Feature: The Maroons
Special Feature: Voyage on the Windrush
People & Culture: Ragged Music
At a Glance
Jamaica's People
Common Jamaican Phrases
Population Map
Special Feature: Jonkonnu
Special Feature: Cool Runnings
Special Feature: National Holidays
Special Feature: Rastafarianism
Special Feature: Small Madness
Government & Economy: A City by the Sea
At a Glance
Local Government
Trading Partners
Political Map
Special Feature: How the Government Works
Special Feature: Banking on Bauxite
Special Feature: Sugar, Sugar
Special Feature Map: Industry
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Glossary
Bibliography
Further Information
Index
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