The Amazon (Great Rivers of the World) - Softcover

Parker, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0836854497 ISBN 13: 9780836854497

Publisher: World Almanac Education

Synopsis

Discusses the largest river in the world, including its history, geographical features, people and wildlife that live near it, and environmental problems such as deforestation.

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From Booklist

Gr. 5-9. From different publishers, these titles represent two new series that focus on Earth's major rivers. Parker's book, from the Great Rivers of the World series, offers an attractive overview of the Amazon's geographical features, plant and animal life, and historical and modern relationship with humans, noting the dramatic toll of industry and efforts made to slow down destruction. Sharp color photos, glossy pages, maps, time lines, uncluttered layouts, and basic text with phrases in bold type make this a good choice for younger middle-schoolers. Barter covers many of the same subjects Parker introduces but in more depth, and the language and format of his book are more challenging. There are extensive sections on early civilizations, European exploration, and the current ecological crisis. The format, illustrated with small, grainy, black-and-white photos, is disappointingly dull, and the language is sometimes dry, but Barter often highlights subjects of particular youth interest, such as piranhas, and the depth of information will make this title in the Rivers of the World series invaluable for reports. The titles complement one another, and used together, they offer a fine introduction to the world's largest river system. Gillian Engberg
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Edition details

• Publisher: World Almanac Education
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0836854497
• ISBN 13: 9780836854497
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48