| Description |
65 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Series Title |
Scientists in the field.
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Scientists in the field series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Little fishes, giant jungle -- Kingdom of the cardinals -- Scott's story -- Barcelos -- Festival of the fishes -- From fish morgue to fish spa -- Daracua. |
| Summary |
"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."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Age 10-12. |
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Grade 4 to 6. |
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1050L Lexile |
| Reading Level |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7 3 189414. |
| Subject |
Montgomery, Sy -- Travel -- Amazon River Region.
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| Subject(S) |
Ecology -- Amazon River Region.
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Ecology -- Brazil -- Rio Negro (Amazonas)
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Biotic communities -- Amazon River Region.
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Fishes -- Brazil -- Rio Negro (Amazonas)
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Fishes -- Amazon River.
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Amazon River.
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Rio Negro (Amazonas, Brazil)
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| Added Name(S) |
Ellenbogen, Keith A., photographer.
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| Added Title |
How tiny fish are saving the world's largest rainforest |
| ISBN |
9780544352995 (hardcover) |
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0544352998 (hardcover) |
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