The Dominican Republic

By Walter Simmons

Book Overview

The Dominican Republic was the first place Christopher Columbus landed when he sailed to the Americas from Europe in 1492. Today, the people of this Caribbean nation are known for their love of music, dance, and baseball. In this title, readers will learn about the geography and culture of the Dominican Republic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160014831X
• ISBN13: 9781600148316
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Blastoff! Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7