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"In the Amazon, Lea can't wait to see the exotic animals and share her rainforest adventures with her friends back home. But Lea discovers that life in the Amazon is more challenging than she had expected. She finds herself face-to-face with piranhas, anacondas, and a fiercely territorial chicken! Then, during a hike, Lea finds a baby sloth that is gravely injured. She's desperate to save it, but caring for an injured wild animal is not easy. And ultimately, Lea must ask herself: Is it the right thing to do?"--Back cover.

During a hike with her brother through the Amazon rainforest, fifth-grader Lea discovers a badly injured baby sloth.

An introduction to Brazilian cultures, religion, family life, and more.

Sparky's magic bone takes him to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil where he encounters a variety of creatures, becomes leader of a pack of web-footed dogs, and helps protect their home from two-legs in metal machines that have flattened so many trees, Sparky cannot find where he buried his bone.

A young man with a neurological condition investigates the mysterious death of his grandfather in the coastal town of Garopaba, Brazil.

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to cook Brazilian food"--Provided by publisher.

Follows a young girl named Valentina as she goes about a typical day in Brazil. Valentina describes the food she eats, her school, and her hobbies. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes Brazil's landscape, weather, and things to see in Brazil. Readers meet Natalia, who tells about Brazil's school, food, and family. Includes a fact page with information on the geography of Brazil, as well as it's population and religion.

"Young readers will follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from Brazil"--Publisher.