Discovering the Amazon Rainforest

An exciting journey deep into the tropical rainforest of Brazil, this book introduces young readers to the Yanomami, a tribe of Aboriginal People who have lived in the rainforest for hundreds of years. Kids learn about the unique environments of the rainforest with its colorful flora and fauna; the modern threats to the rainforest from ranching, mining, and agricultural operations; and how they can become involved in conservation plans to save the rainforest. The tropical rainforests in West Africa and Southeast Asia are also discussed.Cruxton, J. Bradley is the author of 'Discovering the Amazon Rainforest' with ISBN 9780195413274 and ISBN 019541327X.