The Amazon River

The Amazon River winds its way through South America, carrying more water than any other river on Earth. This book takes readers from the river's source high in the Peruvian Andes to where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, exploring the history and people who have lived along its banks for thousands of years. Young readers will also discover how the river is used today, from transportation and fishing to the daily lives of communities that depend on it. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps, the book brings this incredible natural wonder to life for early readers.