| Publication |
Australia, Reed Library, 1996.
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| Description |
48pGreen Spine
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| Series |
Ends of the earth
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| Summary/Abstract |
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.
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| Contents |
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
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| Standard Number |
1863910514 Hb.
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