The Mysterious Amazon

Looking for adventure? Take a trip down the Amazon with this book! From its start as an icy stream high in the Andes all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, each turn of this mysterious river reveals new and wonderful secrets. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line, a detailed almanac, a thorough glossary, and sources for additional reading. These books help young readers develop an appreciation for Earth's amazing geological features and its ecological and cultural diversity.