brazil

Teenage Jake joins his father on an expedition to study bats in the Brazilian rain forest and finds the project menaced by a giant brain-eating bat.

Discusses the holidays, festivals, and customs that people in Brazil celebrate each year, including birthdays, graduations, Christmas, and other events, as well as special days and events that are specific to their culture.

Provides brief, illustrated descriptions of people, places, plants, animals, and other aspects of Brazil--one for each letter of the alphabet.

An introduction to Brazil, highlighting the country's geography, people, foods, schools, recreation, celebrations, and language.

Uses the Portuguese words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Brazil.

An introduction to Brazil, discussing its history, government, economy, people, and culture.

Presents the life of Andre and Camille who live with their parents outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, describing their home and school activities and the festivals, religious ceremonies, and national holidays of their country.

The Hardy brothers' search for the missing son of a wealthy industrialist leads them to Brazil and great danger.

Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip through Brazil, including visits to the capital Brasilia, Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro, and the Amazon River.

Presents the folklore behind the Carnival festivities which rule the streets of Brazil from Christmas to Ash Wednesday and provides instructions on festive, easy-to-make decorations and costumes.