| Children of the River: The Amazon Exploration Series Contributor(s): Issighos, Constantine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0987859927 ISBN-13: 9780987859921 Publisher: Northwater OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6" W x 9" (0.23 lbs) 50 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is Vol.3 of the 19th Vol. of The Amazon Exploration Series. This engaging book about the Children of the River is inspired by the author's first hand experience. Filled with real life color illustrations, this books teaches your children to be good stewards of Planet Earth. For countless generations, the Amazon rain forest has provided an aquatic home to the children of the river. This illustrated book tells the story of the children's daily lives in the largest forest on Earth. Constantine's photographic journey combines intimate scenes of the indigenous children at play, swimming, fishing and canoeing; at work making crafts; sharing activities with other children and exploring their relationship with the plant and animal world. This book of photographic illuminates the essence of the children's daily lives and helps us to understand the rich cultural diversity of the indigenous people. The photos and lyrical text introduce our children to the wonders of life along the Amazon River, providing them with a crucial step in understanding the importance of being good caregivers of Mother Earth. It is highly recommended for families with children, alimentary and middle schools, community libraries and collectors of The Amazon Exploration Series. |