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"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.
2) Brazil
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, culture, and people of Brazil.
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"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."--
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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...
6) Brazil
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Brazil.
8) Brazil
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Its indigenous peoples, African influences, and colonial history give Brazil a unique cultural flare. The subtle flavors of Bahia and the robust pleasures of barbecue; the gritty favelas of Rio and the sandy beaches of Copacabana; samba music and Carnival celebrations-these sites, sounds, and traditions are all celebrated in this volume on Brazil's customs and culture. Covering history and religion; family and friends; food and drink; school and work;...