dominican republic

"Lola was just a baby when her family left the Island, so when she has to draw it for a school assignment, she asks her family, friends, and neighbors about their memories of her homeland . . . and in the process, comes up with a new way of understanding her own heritage"--.

Gives a fictionalized account of four sisters in the Dominican Republic under the dictatorship of General Trujillo.

Discusses the history and culture of the Dominican Republic.

Sixteen-year-olds Camino Rios, of the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira Rios, of New York City, are devastated to learn of their father's death in a plane crash and stunned to learn of each other's existence. A novel in verse told in two voices.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray the Dominican Republic in all of its hues, from the cinnamon in cocoa to the blue black seen only in dreams.

"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of the Dominican Republic"--Provided by publisher.

In the Dominican Republic, a boy who dreams of playing professional baseball in the United States crosses paths with a young environmentalist from Minneapolis who is passionate about saving bees.

Sixteen-year-olds Camino Rios, of the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira Rios, of New York City, are devastated to learn of their father's death in a plane crash and stunned to learn of each other's existence. A novel in verse told in two voices.

Presents a brief biography of baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols, that chronicles his childhood and family and his success in the majors.

Explores the country of the Dominican Republic, including its people, culture, history, and more.