amazon river region

A collection of fourteen essays that examine historical, economic, and political factors that have influenced land use in the Amazon.

Discusses the historical origins, beliefs, arts, family life, cultural clashes with whites, and future hopes of the Amerindians of the Amazon.

An alphabet that names animals that live in the rain forest of the Amazon, the world's largest river system, each with a brief explanation.

Tells the true story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land.

This photoessay gives young readers a glimpse of the lives of the Yanomamo, a people who are vanishing because foreigners are destroying the land and the waters in order to mine gold.

Discusses the plants, animals, environment and conservation of the Amazon rainforest.

Author recounts his travels and studies with some of the most powerful Amazonian shamans in his search for new medicinal plants.