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Amazonia: The Land, The Wildlife, The River, The People

by Alfonso Capelas Jr.
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Amazonia: The Land, The Wildlife, The River, The People
Amazonia: The Land, The Wildlife, The River, The People

Panoramic exploration of Amazon's diverse ecosystem.

If you're fascinated by the natural world, especially the lush, vibrant pulse of the Amazon, this book is like a comprehensive window into that majestic realm. Its pages bring to life the myriad species and the unique rhythms of life along the great river, and human stories interspersed throughout provide a poignant portrait of the people whose lives are intertwined with this vast green world. It's not just a book; it's a journey to the heart of biodiversity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Amazonia: The Land, The Wildlife, The River, The People

by Alfonso Capelas Jr.
$12.90 Now $10.90 Save 16%
ISBN: 9781552975893
Authors: Alfonso Capelas Jr.
Publisher: Firefly Books
Date of Publication: 2003-10-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Nature, Science
Related Topics: Animals, Biology, Ecology, Environment, Natural History, Nature, Biology, Ecology
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 7 readers)

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A panoramic look at Earth's most diverse ecosystem. The Amazon river is fed by 1,000 named tributaries and as many anonymous ones. The river system spans the South American continent from the Atlantic Ocean to within 100 miles of the Pacific and drains an area nearly the size of Australia. A stretch of 2,300 miles is the world's longest navigable inland waterway. Amazonia examines the diversity, grandeur, and history of an astonishingly dynamic eco-system. With clear terms and stunning photography, the book conveys the region's vast resources. Its forests and jungles are home to one third of all the living species on the planet. The region sustains more than 300 mammal species, up to 2,000 bird species, 2,500 tree species, 60,000 distinct plants, and an estimated 30 million insect species. The book is filled with spectacular images of orchids, strangler figs, armies of exotic insects, rare and endangered species, the rich variety of flowers and birds, and inhabitants of the region. The book closely examines the hidden resources of the Amazon including huge deposits of iron ore, tin, aluminum, copper and gold. Amazonia tells fascinating accounts of boom and bust eras such as the black gold rush of the late 19th century that was fueled by the huge worldwide demand for rubber. Amazonia also includes what is being done now and what
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Panoramic exploration of Amazon's diverse ecosystem.

If you're fascinated by the natural world, especially the lush, vibrant pulse of the Amazon, this book is like a comprehensive window into that majestic realm. Its pages bring to life the myriad species and the unique rhythms of life along the great river, and human stories interspersed throughout provide a poignant portrait of the people whose lives are intertwined with this vast green world. It's not just a book; it's a journey to the heart of biodiversity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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