About This Book
This engaging nonfiction chapter book invites young readers aged 6-9 to explore the Amazon River basin, a vibrant ecosystem vital to global health. It covers the region's immense biodiversity, including its vast plant and animal life, and touches upon its long history of human habitation dating back to 13,000 BC. The book presents complex ecological concepts in an accessible way, sparking curiosity about geography, natural history, and conservation. It's an excellent resource for children interested in the natural world and its wonders.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the most surprising animal or plant you learned about in the Amazon?
2
Why do you think the Amazon rainforest is called a 'geographic wonderland'?
3
How do humans impact the Amazon, and how does the Amazon impact us?
4
What are some ways we can help protect places like the Amazon rainforest?
5
If you could visit the Amazon, what would you want to see or do first?
