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.
Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2023: Information Books 3 - 14+
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
The illustrations are vibrant and luscious - the river and rainforest live and breathe in this book. -- JUNO Magazine
A fine blend of Amazon basics, the river's rarities, and human influence. - Booklist.com
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About Sangma Francis
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.
