brazil

Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon River.

Describes the life of a twelve-year-old Brazilian girl and her family, residents of southern town of S?o Marcos.

Describes the celebration of Christmas in Brazil and includes several carols, recipes, and instructions for making tree ornaments.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the various colors found in Brazil, including black and white toucans, red feijoada, green water lilies and tree boas, brown nuts, and more.

Visits six-year-old Guilherme, seven-year-old Christian, and eight-year-old Ingrid at their homes and schools in Brazil, and also describes Brazil's nature and wildlife.

Follows six-year-old C?ssio through a typical day in the small Brazilian village of Maria da Fe.

Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon River.

Describes a typical day in the life of a Brazilian family living in S?o Paulo, providing brief information about daily life and customs.

Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Brazil and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Carnaval and the Bamb? Bull festival. Includes recipes.

Recounts a journey through the Amazon River Valley, describing some of the traditional ways of life that still exist there and the encroachment of colonists that threatens the rain forests.