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This work gives a detailed insight into the various ecological zones, which vary from rainforests to deserts. The reader is given a comprehensive background on history, geology, geography and climatology. The book should be of interest to all ecologically minded visitors, and a source of reference for those carrying out scientific research on the island. ... Read more

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Kirsy Rodriguez enjoys a very special birthday in her Dominican Republic homeland far away from the bustle of New York City. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent resource
This book provides a great depiction of immigrant life in the United States, especially latin culture in New York City. Furthermore, it describes it in a way that is easily understood by children in lower grades. It is an excellent resource for educating about diversity, multiculturalism, and/or immigration.

A Response to Karen Water's Review
I would like to point out that, in fact, the word is "MERENGUE" and it is pronounced "Mer-ren-GAY".Furthermore, it is thenational Dominican music.It is not Haitian at all, since Haitian music iscalled "Compas". Please verify your information before you putit out there for others to read.Thank you.

Karen, the Book Lady, rates My Two Worlds
Oh! What a multicultural merengue*!Seven-year-old Kirsy Rodriguez takes us inside her two worlds, traveling from a snowy New York winter to the balmy Dominican Republic.We meet Kirsy's family, experience the sightsand sounds of Puerto Plata, and see the contrasts and similarities betweencity life and life in the tropics.Martha Cooper's gorgeous photoscolorfully capture the flavor and fun of Kirsy's adventures, documentingthe lifestyle of Kirsy's extended family candidly and unobtrusively. Despite the exotic location, Kirsy's holiday festivities, day at the beach,and birthday party contain elements familiar to most.Short, simplesentences read as if our friend Kirsy were describing snapshots of hervacation.Unfortunately, the conversational tone assumes shared knowledgeof the Spanish terms sprinkled throughout the text.Though this addsspice, the lack of a map or glossary make this a good, rather than a greatresource.Nevertheless, My Two Worlds has much value as a tool to explorecultural or familial issues, is lots of fun as a read-aloud for youngerchildren, and is likely to be enjoyed also by upper-elementary independentreaders.

*Marengue: (ma-ren-GAY)A Haitian or Dominican ballroomdance or music ... Read more

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Relates, in text and photographs, the experiences of an eleven-year-old girl who emigrated from the Dominican Republic at age seven, and describes the two worlds she lives in as an American trying to preserve her heritage. ... Read more

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A Tale of Two Cities: Santo Domingo and New York after 1950
The text book arrived in great condition, as promised.Delivery was not long either. Thank you ... Read more