Puerto Rico

Did you know that people called the Tainos lived in Puerto Rico more than 800 years ago? Some English words, such as barbecue and hammock, come from the Taino language. Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this territory in Puerto Rico, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey to the places that make up this great nation.