Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on an exclusive Caribbean island populated only by the ultra-rich and their staff. The Harrington sisters rule the island, throwing lavish parties and treating everyone around them like toys for their amusement, and Lydia simply can't wait to meet them. Because she's not Lydia Cornwallis. And the Harringtons have hell to pay for what they've done. When a storm hits the island and all routes to the mainland...

Told in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship.

Meet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.

Take a trip to the Galápagos Islands while learning decimals! The Galápagos Islands are a vibrant green and blue archipelago, teeming with fascinating wildlife and unparalleled beauty. Come swim with sea lions, fly with bats, and flock with finches on a visit to this enchanting world at the equator that is unlike any other place on earth. This informational text builds math content knowledge and literacy skills, and uses real-world examples to help...

Publisher Annotation: In this groundbreaking, exceptionally researched installment of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in real time.

Jamaica is the home of reggae, the world's fastest runners, and some of the most beautiful beaches on Earth. This book introduces readers to the geography and history of Jamaica, and how those things impact life there today. Readers will learn about the government, pastimes, traditions, foods, and festivals of Jamaica. This book gives a comprehensive look at Jamaica, past and present, through stunning photographs and engaging text. Readers will take...

What is life like in another country? Meet Zola, a 10-year-old girl living in Jamaica. Follow a day in her life and discover her favourite lessons, her friendships at school and what styles of folk-dance she learns. This full-colour scrapbook design includes photographs of Zola going about her daily routine. Along the way, young readers will learn: • What religions are practiced in Jamaica • The national dish. • Common Jamaican...

What country has big cities, beaches, and the Amazon Rain Forest? BRAZIL! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Discover the diverse wildlife and people of Central America! This social studies book covers the cultures and landmarks throughout the seven countries known as the bridge between the Americas. Plants, animals, and people from all around the world converge in Central America. This teacher-approved book provides students opportunities to understand the lives of people from this beautiful isthmus, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region....

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of El Salvador"--Provided by publisher.