Synopsis "Jamaica: History, Culture & Achievements"
Jamaicans are filled with courage, adventure and an intense desire to achieve the unbelievable. Jamaica - History, Culture & Achievements provides a fun way to learn about Jamaica and Jamaicans. Enjoy puzzles about notable and outstanding Jamaicans, Parliamentarians, track and field athletes, footballers, cricketers, netballers, swimmers and netballers. See some fun places to go and things to do in Jamaica. Learn about the record-breaking achievements of Usain Bolt, Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh, Lawrence Rowe, Merlene Ottey, Veronica Campbell-Brown, the "Pocket Rocket" Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and swimming sensation Alia Atkinson! You will be thrilled about our many inventors who created cows, glaucoma and cancer drugs, fruits, prosthetic knee joints, and a mechanism to run cars on water. You might also be excited to review the lists of dominating high school football (soccer) teams from the 20th century to now. Did you know that Jamaica was the first English colony to establish a post office; Jamaica's railway system was the first to open to passengers outside of Europe and North America; and Jamaica was the first commercial producer of bananas in the western hemisphere? What about other historical accomplishments? The youngest and first black person to fly solo around the world; the only non-American to win the Scripps Spelling Bee championship and the first Caribbean woman to be crowned Miss World. Did you know that Jamaica is in the top five of countries to have won the most Miss World Competition? See the names and award years of the large number of Jamaican Rhodes Scholars since 1904, Grammy nominees and winners and over 200 of our best singers and DJs. What about 'Notable Persons' born in each parish! Find your high school or the place you were born. And, if you live in Jamaica, a cave may be near your home. Do you know the cave called Pusskurrunkus? These are among the hundreds of fascinating facts and information that complement the 180 crossword, word search and fill-in puzzles you will enjoy in the Book. Research shows that puzzles may slow cognitive decline. Enjoy, learn, stay sharp and smart! This book is informative, educational and entertaining for the entire family.
