Lewington, Anna

A young boy describes his home in the Brazilian rainforest. Includes information on the discovery, manufacture, and uses of rubber.

Traces the plant-derived materials that are found in everything from car tires to toothpaste, and looks at the uses native people make of plants.

Describes the geography, plant and animal life, mineral resources, destruction, and environmental protection of the world's rain forests and how people live in this ecosystem.

Discusses the geography, peoples, history, and economy of the different regions of Mexico.

Answers questions about the indigenous people of the Amazon region, discussing their religion, language, customs, and culture.

Provides information about different types of rain forests around the world, including North and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania, with detailed maps that show where the animals, plants, and people live, and color photographs of interesting subjects.

A young boy describes his home in the Brazilian rainforest. Includes information on the discovery, manufacture, and uses of rubber.

Colorful photographs and text discuss the Amerindians and their continuing struggle to preserve their way of life and maintain their cultural identity in the modern world.