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Grk and the Pelotti Gang


by Joshua Doder

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 193 PAGES

Tim and his dog Grk face kidnapping, a plane crash in the jungles of Brazil, and more as they pursue a gang of escaped bank robbers, the infamous Pelotti brothers, this adventure for ages 9 to 11. (BZL85, $5.99)

One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest

One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest


by Jean Craighead George

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 66 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The Newbery Medal-winning author of "Julie of the Wolves" goes south for this brief and gripping tale of conservation, nature and the people of the Amazon. Geared for ages 7-9. (FST08, $4.99)

The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest


by Lynne Cherry

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 36 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Forest animals convince a man not to chop down a tree in this fable for young readers. (AMZ53, $7.99)

The Great Snake, Stories from the Amazon

The Great Snake, Stories from the Amazon


by Fernando Vilela

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 61 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Taylor intercuts an account of his travels on the Brazilian Amazon and the people he meets with the stories that they tell him in this appealing book, illustrated with brightly colored woodcuts. (AMZ122, $19.95)

Journey to the River Sea

Journey to the River Sea


by Eva Ibbotson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Maia travels to Brazil and finds mystery, adventure -- and stick-in-the-mud cousins. (AMZ79, $7.99)

 

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