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Eyewitness the Amazon  Cover Image Book Book

Eyewitness the Amazon / written by Tom Jackson.

Jackson, Tom, 1972- (author.).

Summary:

Meet the mighty Amazon River and explore the vast tropical forest it flows through. Learn about the millions of plants and animals that depend on its waters, as well as the Indigenous peoples who have inhaabited the region for thousands of years. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744062557
  • ISBN: 0744062551
  • ISBN: 9780744062540
  • ISBN: 074406254-
  • ISBN: 9781465435675
  • ISBN: 1465435670
  • ISBN: 9781685058470
  • ISBN: 1685058477
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: Revised American edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"New edition"--Cover.
Publisher, publishing date, and paging may vary
Formatted Contents Note:
The Amazon -- The Amazon Basin -- The Amazon River -- Land of forests -- Around the rainforest -- Wetlands -- Plants and fungi - Birds of the Amazon -- Amazon monkeys -- On the forest floor -- Creepy crawlies -- In and around the river -- Hunting for food -- Of both worlds -- Forest reptiles -- Amazon fish -- Ancient civilizations -- Exploration and exploitation -- Myths -- Traditional life -- Modern Amazonia -- Getting around -- Deforestation -- Mining and damming -- Endangered species -- Modern industry -- Conservation -- Ecotourism -- Farming -- Amazon wonders -- Amazon facts -- Amazon by country.
Subject: Rain forests > Amazon River Region > Juvenile literature.
Natural history > Amazon River Region > Juvenile literature.
Amazon River Region > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 16 of 17 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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Crawford County Library-Steelville J577.34 JAC (Text) 33431000744076 J Non-Fiction Available -

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Eyewitness the Amazon


Visit one of the most incredible natural environments in this picture-packed guide, to discover the Amazon's plants and wildlife, and its people. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating species that live in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the nine South American countries it extends across. Children can journey down the River Amazon and explore the world's largest rainforest in this unique, beautifully illustrated guide to the beauty and diversity of the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, kids can discover why this ecosystem is so important to the whole world along with amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see the Amazon as never before. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised book on the Amazon, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - Amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Amazon introduces the most biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world and the vast river that winds its way through it. Children can discover the rainforest's fascinating birds, animals, insects and much more, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see the Amazon as never before. This all-emcompassing rainforest guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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