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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)

Rain Forest Coloring Book

Rain Forest Coloring Book


by Annika Bernhard

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

More than a simple coloring book, these intricately detailed drawings and fact-filled captions introduce rain forests worldwide. (AMZ124, $3.95)

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)

We're Roaming in the Rainforest, An Amazon Adventure

We're Roaming in the Rainforest, An Amazon Adventure


by Laurie Krebs

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The charming, rhyming text highlights a verb for each creature, from chattering monkeys to crouching jaguars, in this inviting introduction to the Amazon for ages 4-8. (AMZ126, $16.99)

Amazon Journey, Cruising the Rainforest

Amazon Journey, Cruising the Rainforest


by Gare Thompson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A volume in the National Geographic Science Chapters series, this reference book for 2nd and 3rd graders is a playful, informative look at the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest. (AMZ100, $17.90)

Explorers Wanted! In the Jungle

Explorers Wanted! In the Jungle


by Simon Chapman

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Learn the facts and myths of the Amazon rain forest in this fun exploration book for middle schoolers. (AMZ101, $5.99)

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)

Lost City, The Discovery of Machu Picchu

Lost City, The Discovery of Machu Picchu


by Ted Lewin

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Caldecott-winning author Ted Lewin traveled in the footsteps of the 1911 explorer for this captivating tale of Hiram Bingham and the discovery of Machu Picchu, geared for ages 9-12. With detailed watercolor illustrations of Cuzco, the Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu, it will appeal to the whole family. (PRU51, $17.99)

Peru, Enchantment of the World

Peru, Enchantment of the World


by Marion Morrison

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Peru for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series by Children's Press, this book covers the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Peru. (PRU16, $39.00)

Secret of the Andes

Secret of the Andes


by Ann Nolan Clark | Jean Charlot

  • LITERATURE
  • 1970
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

In this novel for pre-teens, a native boy in Peru goes on a magical discovery of his roots, learning much about Inca tradition. A Newbery Award-winning book first published in 1952. (AND19, $5.99)

Go and Come Back

Go and Come Back


by Joan Abelove

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 177 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In this rich tale of cultural difference for ages 12 and up, Alicia, a young native of the Amazon, is confused when her village is enthralled by two visiting anthropologists seem clueless. (AMZ80, $6.99)

Eyewitness Jungle

Eyewitness Jungle


by Theresa Greenaway | Geoff Dann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Geared for ages 9 to 12, the hundreds of eye-popping photographs of birds, monkeys, towering trees, orchids and all manner of rain forest life will also appeal to the whole family. (FST06, $16.99)

 

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