People (Rainforests)

by EdwardParker (Author), EdwardParker (Author)

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Hardcover
2002
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Today, rainforests are home to about 150 million people who live in settlements ranging from traditional villages to huge cities. This book explores these people and their lives, finding out what effects the rainforest people have on the delicate balance of nature in the rainforests. Special 'links' boxes highlight the relationships of rainforests and people to people around the world. 'Rainforest secrets' panels give you amazing facts and stories about the forest and 'Fascinating facts' boxes give you exactly that - fascinating facts.

Synopsis

Today, rainforests are home to about 150 million people who live in settlements ranging from traditional villages to huge cities. This book explores these people and their lives, finding out what effects the rainforest people have on the delicate balance of nature in the rainforests. Special 'links' boxes highlight the relationships of rainforests and people to people around the world. 'Rainforest secrets' panels give you amazing facts and stories about the forest and 'Fascinating facts' boxes give you exactly that - fascinating facts.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 14 Feb 2002
ISBN 10: 0750235047
ISBN 13: 9780750235044
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews

'Rainforest People is one of the titles in a series of superbly illustrated books inviting readers into the mysterious world of the rainforest.' -- Junior Education, October 2002 'They will make a useful addition to libraries where they should enjoy a long working life.' -- Armadillo Summer 2002

Author Bio

Edward Parker is a freelance photojournalist and author, specialising in environmental issues and development issues in Latin America, where he travels to regularly. He also works for the World Wide Fund for Nature. Over the last decade he has travelled extensively throughout Latin America contributing to reports, magazines and books.