The Amazon Rain Forest: The Largest Rain Forest In The World (Natural Wonders)

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Describes the features of the Amazon rain forest, the plants, animals, and humans that live there, and its future.

Contents:

Wealth of life 
Where in the world? 
Trip back in time 
Plentiful plants 
Amazon animals 
Researching the forest 
Big picture 
People of the Amazon 
Local knowledge 
Natural attractions
Key issues: Disappearing forest
Time line
What have you learned?
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