Amazon River
Published on 2. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
88 pages
978-1-83874-869-2 (ISBN)
Description
This exciting illustrated guide to the world's largest river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with compelling facts about South America's wildlife, people, geography and history.
Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.
Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.
Reviews / Votes
"A fine blend of Amazon basics, the river's rarities, and human influence."-Booklist
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-869-2 (9781838748692)
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Persons
Sangma Francis is a freelance writer and editor based in Berlin.
Romolo D'Hipolito is a Brazilian artist and illustrator with a bachelor's in graphic design. For over a decade, he has been working as a freelancer for publishing houses, advertising agencies and commissioned art projects.
His style is influenced by Latin American modernism, and plays with geometrical shapes, tangents and collage. In addition to that, the artist also runs a travel journal project in which he explores, through drawing and watercolor, the different aspects of daily life in countries across the globe.
Romolo D'Hipolito is a Brazilian artist and illustrator with a bachelor's in graphic design. For over a decade, he has been working as a freelancer for publishing houses, advertising agencies and commissioned art projects.
His style is influenced by Latin American modernism, and plays with geometrical shapes, tangents and collage. In addition to that, the artist also runs a travel journal project in which he explores, through drawing and watercolor, the different aspects of daily life in countries across the globe.