Amazon River by Sangma Francis, Rômolo D'Hipólito

Beginning with a tiny trickle high in the mountains, smaller streams join until they form the world's largest river. Crossing a continent, it winds through lush rainforests until it meets the ocean. It is the widest, largest river on planet Earth, surrounded by deep rainforest and home to an incredible array of wildlife. Welcome to the Amazon.

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?
 
This stunning illustrated guide to the world's most famous river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with incredible facts about the region's wildlife, people, geography, and history.
 
Number of pages:
71
Weight:
620g
Height:
312mm
Width:
252mm
Spine width:
17mm