Landfall Delve Deeper Reading List Non-Fiction For Younger Readers
Non-Fiction For Younger Readers

Levy, Patricia. Puerto Rico: Cultures of the World. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2005.
Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Puerto Rico.
Goldsworthy, Steve. Puerto Rico: Isle of Enchantment. AV2 by Weigl, 2012.
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.
Gregory, Josh. If You Were a Kid Surviving a Hurricane. Children's Press, 2018.
If a hurricane was heading toward your hometown, what would you do? Readers will enjoy the thrilling story of Carrie and Dan, two friends who find themselves caught in the path of a major hurricane. Along the way, they will learn how hurricanes form, how weather scientists track and study these storms, what people do to protect themselves from wind and flooding, and much more.
Hudak, Heather C. Surviving the Hurricane: Hear My Story. Crabtree Publishing Company, 2020.
In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane María, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this fictional story follows Antonio and his family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returning to their village where they struggle to rebuild with little help. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes hurricanes, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones.