Parker, Edward

This book provides information relevant to living in a rain forest such as ways to earn a living, various types of rain forests, diverse peoples and their habitats, and issues related to exploitation and conservation.

Describes the characteristics of the many different types of insects and spiders that inhabit the rain forests of the world.

Presents an overview of Mexico City, describing its history, people, economy, government, transportation, culture, tourism, and environment, and profiles several citizens.

Explores the history, people, and culture of Vietnam, and examines its landscape and climate, natural resources, environment, and the economic and social changes of Vietnam since the war ended in 1975.

Surveys Mexico's geography, natural resources, economy, government, and population; and discusses some of the challenges and social problems the country faces.

Examines plants that grow in the world's rain forests, their diversity, medicinal properties, and current efforts to save them from extinction.

Introduces the landscape, climate, natural resources, people, daily life, government, and economy of the seven countries that make up Central America.

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.

Surveys the geography, natural resources, economy, and population of Spain and discusses some of the challenges being faced by the country in the early twenty-first century.

Focuses on the economic aspects of this South American country while discussing its history, geography, people, culture, resources, and future.