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32 pp.
| Raintree |
September, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 0-8172-5511-7$$22.83
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K-3We Come From series.
Focusing on eight-year-old Jo-Ann, who lives with her parents and younger brother in a Jamaican suburb, this slight book introduces basic facts about the land, food, education, work, and other aspects of life in this island nation. The brief text, printed in a large, easy-to-read typeface, is accompanied by a map and plenty of color photographs. A recipe and "Jamaica Fact File" are appended. Bib., glos., ind.