brazil

A rhyming retelling of an Indian folktale from Brazil about tiny, playful monkeys and why they have no place to call home.

Relates the traditional Brazilian legend of how the Sea Serpent's gift of darkness to his daughter brings night to the people of the rain forest.

Television personality Jeff Corwin takes the reader on an expedition to observe wildlife in the Pantanal, a wetlands ecosystem in western Brazil that is roughly the size of New England and home giant river otters, snakes, and rodents.

Tells the true story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land.

Enchanted by Nina Bonita's black skin, a white rabbit determines to find a way to have children as beautiful and black as she is.

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.

Recounts the career of the Brazilian many consider to be the world's greatest soccer player.

Contains twelve acoustic selections inspired by the musical traditions of Brazil.

Chronicles the life of balloonist Alberto Santos-Dumont and discusses how his career influenced the creation of the first wrist watch, how he related to his wealthy friends, how he was acclaimed as the first man to fly, and other related topics.