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The Vanishing Rainforest
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Product Description
Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so fast? And why is it essential not only to the people and animals within it, but to the whole world? This story, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from limited development? Richard Platt's dramatic approach and Rupert van Wyk's masterly illustrations, accompanied by an information spread, offer an exciting perspective on a controversial and topical subject.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #83774 in Books
- Published on: 2007-03-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 32 pages
Editorial Reviews
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The important issue of saving the rainforest is highlighted and this is a good book for starting a discussion about the rainforest, its development or the people who live there. (www.writeaway.org.uk )
A brilliant way to teach children from an early age how important the rainforest is. (Headteacher Update )
About the Author
Richard Platt is a renowned non-fiction writer, whose previous titles include Pirate Diary which won the 2002 Kate Greenaway Medal.
To visit Richard's website click here
Rupert van Wyk trained as an artist and after getting a BA in Illustration went on to study fresco techniques in Italy. His work has appeared in books, magazines and newspaers. He divides his time between Ravenna and London.
To visit Rupert van Wyk's website and learn more about his work click here
Customer Reviews
Lovely story, beautifully illustrated.
Bought this book to use with a Year 4 class, to support the teaching of deforestation. The story is interesting, with beautiful pictures that the children loved. The language and flow of the story was confusing at times and the story was quite long to be told in one sitting. It worked best when used in chunks with some drama activities to explore the characters and situations more. I'd recommend it overall!
