Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Puerto Rico in American HistorySeries: From Many Cultures, One HistoryBy Richard Worth DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Puerto Rico had been under Spanish control for hundreds of years before the Spanish-American War brought it into the control of the United States. The island transformed from an agricultural colony to a densely populated American commonwealth. In PUERTO RICO IN AMERICAN HISTORY, Richard Worth examines the island’s history, from the early clash between Spanish colonists and the Taino people to the uncertain future of this growing nation, with some residents who want to remain an American commonwealth, those who want statehood, and those who want independence.Publication Date: 01/01/2008Copyright: 2008Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2006037087Dewey: 972.95FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2836-4$34.93$26.20 "The series will provide clear, easy-to-understand facts with critical analysis and will be useful for reports. These books will be a welcome addition to school and public libraries."Library Media Connection, April/May 2008"The text is broad but accessible . . . useful information . . ."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2008"They are all well written and detailed . . . They would work well for reports and for background information on some lesser-known parts of American history."Catholic Library World, September 2008See all reviews Loading… Other books in From Many Cultures, One History 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 123 Loading… Reviews". . . Worth's overview will help to acclimate readers new to the island's history . . . The book's clean design is inviting . . ."Booklist, April 1, 2008"They are all well written and detailed . . . They would work well for reports and for background information on some lesser-known parts of American history."Catholic Library World, September 2008"The text is broad but accessible . . . useful information . . ."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2008"The series will provide clear, easy-to-understand facts with critical analysis and will be useful for reports. These books will be a welcome addition to school and public libraries."Library Media Connection, April/May 2008". . . takes the reader through a historical timeline of very important events."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2008 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2836-4 List Price: $34.93 Discount Price: $26.20 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble