"A look at the plight of the golden lion tamarin for children."-- Traces the effort to save the golden lion tamarin, whose habitat was being destroyed by logging, by applying knowledge of their unique family structure to housing them appropriately in captivity before releasing them into the wild. --Publisher's description.

"When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu João saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild."--

"Readers take a tour through Brazil in this comprehensive look at its geography, history, and culture. As readers explore main text that has been meticulously updated to highlight current events, they also find stunning photographs of Brazil's natural beauty and vibrant way of life. Featuring fact boxes that highlight essential words and phrases to know when traveling to this South American nation and points of interest to put on your itinerary, this...

"Part science, part carnival--this winding adventure down the Amazon River with award-winning author Sy Montgomery and photographer Keith Ellenbogen explores how tiny fish, called piabas, can help preserve not only the rainforest and it's often misunderstood inhabitants, but the fate of our entire environment."--

Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the nineteen medals -- fourteen of them gold -- and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she...

Introduces Brazil by describing the geography, economy, government, people, and culture of Brazil.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Christ the Redeemer statue. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Brazil, a warm country in South America, is home to the Amazon rain forest. Sesame Street friends help explain the Carnival celebration, Brazil's love of soccer, and more about the world's fifth-largest country"--

"This book introduces students to the health benefits and fun of Brazilian jujitsu and highlights the rules and history of this exciting, full-contact sport. Readers will explore the fundamental elements of grappling, including mounts, guards, locks, and holds used in ground fighting. They'll learn how Brazilian jujitsu compares to the form of Japanese judo from which it sprang. The intriguing, informative text also explores the importance of training...

"Meet Olympic gymnast Simone Biles! Biles's life story is examined from her childhood in Texas where she began gymnastics at age six, through ten World Championships on the way to being chosen for the women's gymnastics team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she won four gold and one bronze medals. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--