| ID | 007291 |
| Call Number | 981.1/POW |
| Title Proper | Amazonia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Powell, Susan |
| Publication | Australia, Reed Library, 1996. |
| Description | 48p Green Spine |
| Series | Ends of the earth |
| Note | Examines this mighty river system and the life it supports. It also discusses why this unique environment needs to be protected and how its fate is relevant to people everywhere. |
| Note | The beginning -
Amazonia
The amazing Amazon
In the beginning
Journey along the Amazon
Inside the rainforest -
Tropical rainforests
Wildlife of the Amazon
Birds of the forest
Case study : two Amazonian reptiles
The generous forest
The vanishing rainforest
People of the rainforest -
Indians of the Amazon
Farming the forest
Spirits and shamans
Age of the conquistadors
Orellana's journey
The 'new world'
A developing world -
The rubber revolution
Four Amazonian towns
Amazonians today
Industries in Amazonia
Fightback and the future
The message
Glossary |
| Standard Number | 1863910514 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.195(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 981.1 |
| Key Words | Amazon River Region - Description and travel ; Amazon River Region - History ; Amazon River Region - Social life and customs ; Nature - Effect of human beings on - Amazon River Region ; Natural history - Amazon River Region ; Amazon River Region |