Victoria, a little girl with Down Syndrome, goes to visit Brazil with her mother and learns many things about the country while meeting new friends and relatives.
Describes the establishment of a Portuguese colony in Brazil in the sixteenth century, the problems with the Dutch and French, the activities of the Portuguese colonists, their interaction with the native inhabitants, and the eventual fate of Brazil.
Introduces children to the cities, landscapes, people, and culture of Brazil, with maps, statistics, activity pages, and diary excerpts, postcards, and emails written from a child's perspective.
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.
Examines the political, social, and economic changes that have taken place in Brazil and explores how those changes have influenced the country's people and its development.
