Overview
The two islands of Trinidad and Tobago, located off the northeast coast of South America in the Caribbean Sea, provide a study in contrasts. Most of the former British colony's one million residents live in the more densely populated and industrial Trinidad, the larger of the two islands. Trinidad contains steel mills, factories, livestock farms, and sugarcane estates, but counts petroleum as a major export.Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
Synopsis
The two islands of Trinidad and Tobago, located off the northeast coast of South America in the Caribbean Sea, provide a study in contrasts. Most of the former British colony's one million residents live in the more densely populated and industrial Trinidad, the larger of the two islands. Trinidad contains steel mills, factories, livestock farms, and sugarcane estates, but counts petroleum as a major export.
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6-Each of these excellent overviews includes a history of the region, as well as information on the people, flora, fauna, agricultural and other economic products, culture, and major cities. Readers are made aware of the similarities due to geographic location, but the unique characteristics of each island are the major emphasis here. The authors' readable styles will capture children's interest as they discover three-foot-long iguanas and cockroaches with antennae that protrude four inches. The books are illustrated with full-color photographs and include quick-facts inserts, easy-to-prepare recipes, helpful glossaries, and useful project and report ideas.-Dorothy N. Bowen, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.