Informational (nonfiction), 1,486 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 980L
Close your eyes, and imagine going to a tropical island filled with palm trees and sandy beaches. That tropical island could be Puerto Rico! Puerto Rico gives students an overview of this fascinating United States territory. Detailed information and colorful photographs will keep students engaged in learning about this unique island. This book can also be used to teach students how to summarize a text as well as to identify the main idea and details to better understand the information.