Amazon River

Description

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. From piranhas to the giant anaconda, this mighty waterway is home to the world's most incredible ecosystem. Welcome to the Amazon River.

Sangma Francis is a children's book writer of non-fiction and fiction. She is the author of Everest, which was selected 'Outstanding Science Book' by the Children's Book Council (2019), and received a special mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards 2019. Sangma has worked with Thames and Hudson, Tate Books, Little Gestalten and Phaidon. Romolo D'Hipolito is a Brazilian artist and illustrator. He is the winner of the 2019 Golden Pinwheel Special Mention Award and the 2018 Ibero-America Ilustra Catalog Official Selection.

Stylish illustrations by the Brazilian artist d'Hipolito perfectly compliment this poetic non-fiction volume about the Amazon - its wildlife, historic civilisations and the jeopardy it's in now. Both text and images make the information zing. * The Sunday Times * A fine blend of Amazon basics, the river's rarities, and human influence. * Booklist.com * A mesmerising kaleidoscope of factual information for ages 8-11. * The Association for Science Education * a seriously comprehensive, seriously stylish non-fiction book, somehow encapsulating the majesty and might of the world's largest river in 70 spellbinding pages. * The Little Literary Society * Amazon River is a stunning way to engage children with an important and breath-taking part of the world. It could easily be used as the centrepiece of a topic, and would inspire much engagement with the natural world and our place within it * Books for Topics * Richly detailed and gorgeously illustrated. -- Maya Le * maistorybooklibrary on Instagram * From the textured and debossed cover to the beautiful endpapers, this book is a delight to read for both kids and adults! -- Katy * Theblossomingbibliophiles on Instagram * The sweep and allure of the contents of this book are undeniable, * Unpacking the Power of Picture Books * Vibrant illustrations draw you in, rich colours and expressive nature scenes are beautiful with river images full of pace and drama too. -- @kidsbookstolife on Instagram