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University of Texas: Dominican Republic: Relief Map
This relief map of the Dominican Republic clearly shows the mountains that run through the middle of this island nation. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
"Moon on a Rainbow Shawl" is a play by Trinidadian actor, playwright, and director Errol John. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century People: Samuel Selvon
Read a summary of Samuel Selvon's impact on 20th Century literature and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The French and Indian War
France and Britain engaged in a succession of wars in Europe and the Caribbean at several intervals in the 18th century. Though Britain secured certain advantages from them -- primarily in the sugar-rich islands of the Caribbean -- the...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Rivalry I, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Eleven documents and two maps detailing the almost two hundred year struggle between England and Spain for hegemony in the Caribbean.
Library of Congress
Loc: Puerto Rican/cuban Immigration
The story of the Puerto Rican people and their migration to the U.S. Many famous Puerto Ricans are mentioned. Be sure to click on Vocabulary at the bottom of the page to listen to Latin-Caribbean instruments.
Library of Congress
Loc: 1492: An Ongoing Voyage
An exhibit by the Library of Congress supplies diverse facts on the famous 1492 voyage. The exhibition first examines the encounter between the European explorers and the native people. They explore five geographical areas: The Caribbean...
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Colombia
Great resource for gathering comprehensive information on the geography of Colombia which is divided into four geographic regions: Andean Highlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Pacific Lowlands, and Eastern Colombia. Also delves into the climate...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Antigua and Barbuda
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
Other
Science Explained: Montserrat Volcano
Read an illustrated description of how an undersea volcanic eruption formed the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Includes a lengthy description of volcanic processes and defines many volcanic terms, such as lahar, tephra, and pyroclastic...
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Great Blue Heron
The great blue heron ranges all over North America and into the Caribbean and northern South America. Its population is healthy at this time.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Age of Exploration: Christopher Columbus: The Second Voyage
A report of Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the New World. Find out what islands he visited in the Caribbean, and discover how successful he was in finding riches.
Other
Welcome to Puerto Rico: The Coqui
This page presents the Puerto Rican frog the Coqui, part of a diverse family of frog species that are found throughout the Caribbean and Central America.
CNN
Cnn: Extreme Weather: Hurricane Matthew's Path of Destruction
Hurricane Matthew hit the Southeast United States after slamming island nations in the Caribbean. View images of the damage it left in its wake.
Other
Working Abroad
WorkingAbroad/VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. On this site, you will find professional and...
Other
Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Haiti
Learn about the Caribbean island nation of Haiti and ongoing humanitarian aid projects in the country being carried out by the CARE organization.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Crinoids: Ancient Versus Modern Forms [Pdf]
Presents some facts about crinoids, a marine animal abundant during the Paleozoic Era, with many fossil species present in Indiana. This animal can still be found in the Caribbean Sea today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Power Figure (Kongo Peoples)
Nkisi nkondi figures are highly recognizable through an accumulation of pegs, blades, nails, or other sharp objects inserted into its surface. This Kongo tradition has survived over the centuries and migrated to the Americas and the...
A&E Television
History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
A&E Television
History.com: How the Columbian Exchange Brought Globalization and Disease
Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Caribbean in 1492 kicked off a massive global interchange of people, animals, plants and diseases between Europe and the Americas.
Other
Post Colonial Web: A Brief Biography of Wilson Harris
Biographical information of the writer Wilson Harris.
Emory University
Postcolonial Studies at Emory: George Lamming
This site contains a information on Lamming, his works, and his ideas about identity. Also included are excerpts from his work,links to more information, and study questions for the student.
Emory University
Emory University: Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul
This site has a biography on V.S. Naipaul and gives information on his themes and writing form.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
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