Antonio's Rain Forest (Library Binding)

~ (Author), Edward Parker (Photographer)

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Product Description

A young boy describes his home in the Brazilian rainforest. Includes information on the discovery, manufacture, and uses of rubber.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (February 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087614749X
• ISBN-13: 978-0876147498
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,267,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book, illustrated with beautiful photographs., April 7, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Antonio's Rain Forest is an outstanding contribution to anyschool or community library collection on nature, ecology, and livingin the Amazon rainforest for young readers. Beautiful photographs by Edward Parker showcase this picturebook adaptation of Anna Lewington's original text. Children are informed of the economic value and history of the rainforest and its rubber plantations as 8 year old Antonio Jose describes the life and work of his family who make a simple living from their surroundings. Portuguese words are provided with pronunciation guides. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Antonio's Rain Forest - a Classic, March 29, 2003

By	Victoria W. Swenson, Ph.D. (Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antonio's Rain Forest (Library Binding)

Excellent story and photographs of a real little boy's life in the rain forest. Particularly useful for teachers to integrate science, social studies, even a math component, as students may calculate the amount of sap needed for a 90 pound ball of rubber, etc. I also liked the facing pages of historical information. For younger children, the focus can simply be on Antonio's own story. Older students may read more details of the historical struggle to gain economic independence and preserve the forest. The historical background and the dangers of daily life are recounted in a matter-of-fact manner, giving a realistic and yet over all positive view of the lives of people who are conserving the beauty of the forest and their way of life. I am delighted to find this book is still available! A colleague who searched for it typed "Rainforest" as one word, and found nothing. "Antonio's Rain Forest" really is something. I highly recommend it.