Haiti
- ISBN-10
- 1502651793
- ISBN-13
- 9781502651792
- Series
- Haiti
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-12-15
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Author
- Joanne Mattern
Description
Young explorers will learn about the dynamic history and culture of this Caribbean nation. Life in Haiti is both beautiful and difficult. In each short chapter, kids are introduced to a new aspect of Haitian life, from the languages, geography, and economy, to religions, sports, and arts. The colorful photographs and engaging sidebars that accompany the narrative will pique readers' interest as they learn about life in Haiti today.
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