From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7-A survey of the geography, population, economy, and future of the fifth largest country in the world. History is barely mentioned. Within the short chapters, sidebars summarize statistics such as population, religion, and currency, or highlight key facts. Bits of trivia are offered, but without explanations-readers are told that Brazil was named for the brazilwood tree and the people of Rio are known as "Cariocas." At least one full-color photograph appears on each page; the pictures illustrate the incredible diversity of the Brazilian landscape and population. The first map shows the outlines of the states, but omits all geographic features except the equator and Tropic of Capricorn. Other maps show the rivers, area, the time and climate zones, and population growth and distribution. Colorful and easy-to-read graphs and charts abound, showing how health statistics, food intake, and hydroelectric power in Brazil measure up against figures for the U.S. and other countries. Although not as smoothly written, this is similar in scope to Julia Waterlow's Brazil (Bookwright, 1992) and even uses some of the same photographs.
Frances E. Millhouser, Reston Regional Library, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Frances E. Millhouser, Reston Regional Library, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Introduces the geographical, social, and economic aspects of the fifth largest country in the world.
