Age
8-12
Grade
3-7
J. Bradley Cruxton
Discovering the Amazon Rainforest
Paperback
(Skyline Books-Oxford U. Press (Canada) March 1, 1999)
An exciting journey deep into the tropical rainforest of Brazil, this book introduces young readers to the Yanomami, a tribe of Aboriginal People who have lived in the rainforest for hundreds of years. Kids learn about the unique environments of the rainforest with its colorful flora and fauna; the modern threats to the rainforest from ranching, mining, and agricultural operations; and how they can become involved in conservation plans to save the rainforest. The tropical rainforests in West Africa and Southeast Asia are also discussed.
- Series
- Discovery series
- ISBN
- 019541327X / 9780195413274
- Pages
- 66
- Weight
- 9.1 oz.
- Dimensions
- 9.2 x 0.2
in.