amazon river region

Describes the history, life, and culture of the Yanomami, an indigenous tribe still living a primitive existence in the Amazon rainforest.

Describes the culture and lifestyle of the Yanomano tribe living in the South American rainforest.

Describes the history, culture, and daily lives of the Yanomami peoples of the Amazon rain forest, and includes color photos, "fascinating facts," and a glossary.

Discusses the life and work of the Brazilian rubber tapper whose efforts to secure fair treatment for other tappers and to preserve the Amazon rain forests resulted in his murder in 1988.

Documents the experiences of a group of seventh and eighth graders from Michigan who traveled to the Amazon to learn first-hand about biological diversity and what it is like to survive in the rain forest.

A researcher at a pharmaceutical company, Marina Singh journeys into the heart of the Amazonian delta to check on a field team that has been silent for two years--a dangerous assignment that forces Marina to confront the ghosts of her past.

Describes the multifaceted Amazon River and the life it supports in its rain forests.

Follows Jacques Cousteau on an expedition along the Amazon River as he observes the native people and wildlife of the region.

Examines the kinds of animals and plants one can find in the Amazon rain forest and offers advice on what to bring along if touring there. Weighs the pros and cons of deforestation.

A photo-illustrated exploration of the Amazon rain forest that discusses its natural resources, plant and animal life, indigenous and ethnic peoples, and threats.