Explores the history of Brazil and discusses its people, culture, political system, economy, and geography. Includes maps, photographs, and a glossary.
Presents an introduction to Brazil, discussing population, landscape and climate, natural resources, agriculture, industry, tourism and leisure, and information about the Amazon rain forest and major cities.
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, natural resources, people, and culture of the vast and diverse South American country that is the fifth largest nation in the world.
Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Brazil and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Carnival, Iemanj?, and Saint John's Day, includes recipes.
Television personality Jeff Corwin takes the reader on an expedition to observe wildlife in the Pantanal, a wetlands ecosystem in western Brazil that is home to the largest river otter, snake, and rodent.
culturally authentic foods including low-fat and vegetarian recipes
Behnke, Alison
2004
An introduction to Brazilian cooking, featuring traditional recipes for Brazilian pork chops, black bean stew, and codfish bites. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this South American nation.