Bibliograph

The Amazon, river in a rain forest, by Molly Aloian

Type

Label

The Amazon, river in a rain forest, by Molly Aloian

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Amazon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

449848286

Responsibility statement

by Molly Aloian

Series statement

Rivers around the world

Sub title

river in a rain forest

Summary

Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and indigenous cultures that live in the surrounding rain forest. Flowing from the Andes Mountains in South America down to the Atlantic Ocean, the Amazon supports farming, tourism, fishing, logging, mining, and hydroelectric power production. However, agricultural practices, deforestation, and pollution threaten South America's great river, which plays a key role in Earth's natural cycles and climate regulation

Table Of Contents

The amazing Amazon -- On course -- Living in the Amazon -- Travel and commerce -- An Amazon at risk? -- Comparing the world's rivers

Target audience

juvenile

Classification