Bibliograph

Jamaica, Jen Green

Type

Label

Jamaica, Jen Green

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 61), glossary, timeline and index

Illustrations

mapsportraitsillustrationscharts

Index

index present

Intended audience

1040L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jamaica

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Jen Green

Series statement

Countries of the world

Summary

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Jamaica

Table Of Contents

Geography: an island paradise -- What's the weather like? -- Fast facts -- Average temperature & rainfall -- Physical map -- A natural hideout -- Mountains in the mist -- Nature: a haven for birds -- Island world -- Species at risk -- Vegetation & ecosystems map -- Going batty -- Dragons and crocodiles -- History: the fight for freedom -- Centuries of struggle -- Time line -- Historical map -- The Taino -- Buccaneers' base -- The Maroons -- Voyage on the Windrush -- People & culture: ragged music -- Jamaica's people -- Common Jamaican phrases -- Population map -- Jonkonnu -- Cool runnings -- National holidays -- Rastafarianism -- Small madness -- Government & economy: a city by the sea -- Local government -- Trading partners -- Political map -- How the government works -- Banking on Bauxite -- Sugar, sugar -- Industry -- Add a little extra to your country report!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification