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Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest


by Madeleine Dunphy | Michael Rothman

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

From swinging monkeys and hanging sloths to graceful caimans and stalking jaguars, it presents the whole rainforest web of life in simple rhymes and deeply hued illustrations. (AMZ99, $9.95)

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)

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)

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)

Up a Rainforest Tree

Up a Rainforest Tree


by Carole Telford | Rod Theodorou

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

A detailed look at the vertical layers in the Amazon basin rain forest for ages 8-10. (AMZ77, $7.50)

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)

 

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