Amazon River (Earth'S Incredible Places)

This exciting illustrated guide to the world's largest river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with compelling facts about South America's wildlife, people, geography and history.

Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.