A boy describes the building, people, weather, games, and activities he can observe from his window in a favela, a neighborhood in Rio de Janiero. Includes notes about favelas and the author's experiences growing up in one.
When Jeff accompanies his uncle to the Amazon rain forest to acquire butterflies for an exhibit at the museum where his uncle works, Jeff hopes to see real jaguars as well.
An introduction to Brazil that provides information on the country's history, geography, people, plants, rivers, animals, indigenous peoples, religion, culture, festivals, landmarks, and traditions.
Describes many aspects of the largest country in South America, including its land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, schools, sports, celebrations, and arts.
Presents an introduction to the geography of Brazil, focusing on five major themes, including location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
After an extraterrestrial microbe nearly killed the human race decades ago, the Fairchild Air Force Base is waiting for the strain to reappear. With the project on the verge of shutting down, they have detected the signature of the deadly microparticle. The team from around the world is dispatched to contain and eliminate the threat. But this strain is growing and evolving.
