Examines the life and leadership of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, charting his rise from poverty in the streets of Sao Paulo to the first working-class president of Brazil, elected to office in 2002.
Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Brazil, focusing on change and including first-hand commentary by the country's citizens.
the rise and fall of Henry Ford's forgotten jungle city
Grandin, Greg
2009
Chronicles Henry Ford's attempts to create an American settlement in the Brazilian Amazon in the late 1920s, discussing the purpose of Ford's settlement, its impact on the region's ecosystem, his efforts to apply a system of regimented mass production to the area, and other related topics.
An introduction to Brazil, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
An introduction to Brazil that provides information on the country's history, geography, people, plants, rivers, animals, indigenous peoples, religion, culture, festivals, landmarks, and traditions.
Discusses the land, history, economy, people, and festivals of Brazil; and includes recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
