Adventures of Riley--Amazon River Rescue [Hardcover]

Amanda Lumry (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Adventures of Riley

The third chapter in the sensational Adventures of Riley Amazon River Rescue reads like the classic children's books of old, with morally-centered characters, dramatic plot twists and enough captivating science to hold the attention of even the most reluctant reader.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4–In this adventure, Riley travels to the Amazon rain forest where his Uncle Max is studying Kapok trees. Aunt Martha and Cousin Alice are there to help collect leaf samples. While following some capybaras on the Amazon River, Alice and Riley get lost. They encounter several creatures, including a jaguar, and see an area destroyed by clear- cutting and burning. Tired and hungry, they pound a Kapok tree to signal their location to Uncle Max, who comes to the rescue. McIntyre integrates photos of rain-forest scenery and animals into her painted cartoon illustrations. Many pages also include fact boxes with tidbits of information about various flora and fauna supplied by scientists, some of them affiliated with one of the title's sponsoring organizations: Smithsonian Institution, Wildlife Conservation Society, and World Wildlife Fund. Librarians should note that the book includes a removable "passport" that probably won't last long if left in the copies. Although the amount of factual information included is minimal, readers will enjoy the action, and Riley's adventures will probably stimulate interest in tropical rain forests.–Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Review

"...readers will enjoy the action..stimulate[s] interest in tropical rain forests." -- School Library Journal, November, 2004

"...the pages are filled with facts about wildlife and the environment..an exciting adventure..." -- ForeWord Magazine, September, 2004

2004 Book of the Year Finalist - Children's Books -- ForeWord Magazine

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 36 pages
• Publisher: Eaglemont Press (September 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966225791
• ISBN-13: 978-0966225792
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Work!, November 10, 2004

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This review is from: Adventures of Riley--Amazon River Rescue (Hardcover)

This work certainly may be aimed at children but I was totally absorbed in every page that I read, and excited to see how the story would unfold.
Riley is going on a river expedition through the Amazon Rainforest while visiting his Uncle Max, who just happens to be a world-famous conservation biologist.
Riley is excited, and with his cousin Alice, he sets out to help discover new plant and animal species. The adventure begins as the children stray too far from camp and use a very interesting tree to be rescued. Quite an amazing tree I might add. Who would have thought a tree could do what this one did?

During their adventure, the authors give insightful facts about the Rainforest. Interweaving them within the storyline, children will learn without even realizing that is what they are doing, about the importance of the Rainforest to the earth and the unbelievable amount of plant and wildlife that live there.

The illustrations are dramatic, colorful and realistic and will totally draw any young person along the story trail,and make them wish they too could be there to discover a new insect, plant or animal that the world has yet to know.
This is an outstanding work, a beautiful book and a resource of great educational value.
Highest recommendation.
Shirley Johnson

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful learning adventure!, November 15, 2004

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This review is from: Adventures of Riley--Amazon River Rescue (Hardcover)

August 30, 2004

Nine-year-old Riley travels to Brazil to visit his uncle Max, aunt Martha, and cousin Alice. While sightseeing Riley and Alice spot some unfamiliar animals called Capybara's. They follow them. Without realizing the children have strayed too far from camp. In their quest to find home Riley and Alice encounter the many wonders of the Amazon.

This is a delightful book that children as well as adults will enjoy. Teachers and librarians everywhere can also use the Adventures of Riley -- Amazon River Rescue, as a great learning tool!

The book contains a glossary, hidden compass and a passport to Riley's world. A portion of the proceeds will also go to help save animals.

Reviewed by Betsie

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yay!, November 21, 2004

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Aneurin Pyle "Nye" (Bickley, Kent, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures of Riley--Amazon River Rescue (Hardcover)

The storyline of this book is amazing but the illustrations are out of this world! ( By the way my aunt, Sarah, illustates them!) I would by this book now! 5 stars!