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From anacondas to zebra plants, this unique book presents many of the animals and plants to be found in the rain forest. Treasured for their diversity, the flora and fauna are depicted in well-designed, detailed line drawings with descriptions of their habits, customs, coloring, and geographical location. ... Read more

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very helpful when building a jungle
Needed to fill a long hallway with jungle for VBS and this book not only provided patterns, inspiration and intell.

Great for Kids & Adults
I bought this book for my neice and I loved it so much I bought it for myself ;) Great pictures to color, great learing about the rainforest and it's animals, Also tells you the layers of the rainforest. Just a fun thingto do and you learn from it too ;) ... Read more

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Sunken cities in the jungle and towering temple pyramids reflect only a small portion of our knowledge about Mayan culture.These fascinating people achieved the landmarks of an advanced civilization in the classical period (AD 300-600), earning them a place among the greatest civilizations in the world.The contributions included in this magnificent volume range from the origins of the Mayan culture all the way to modernity, giving insight into everyday life and religion as well as the artistic accomplishments and intellectual abilities of this important culture. ... Read more

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Wonderful!!
This is a great book!! The photos are spectacular and give an acurate view and impression of the ruins depicted. The text is interesting, factual, well thought out without being weighty.

Magnificient book about the Maya's
What a great book!
- wonderful breathtaking photographs
- different angles in statements and historical aspects
- great composition in stories (balance in topic and depth)

Want to know more about Maya's in detail? Read this book!!

Marvelous Book on the Maya
This is by far the best and most beautiful book on the Maya for the general reader that I have come across. I have traveled extensively throughout the Maya Area, and own several books on the subject, including classics such as "A Forest of Kings", "The Blood of Kings", Coe's "The Maya", and Henderson's "The World of the Ancient Maya". However, none of these volumes come close to Grube's massive, lavishly-illustrated tome in terms of spectacular photographs, wealth of topics, and breadth of scholarship.

Edited by N. Grube, a renowned Maya scholar, the book is a collection of articles by several experts on the Maya, each a specialist in some aspect of the civilization. The range of articles is wide enough to form a comprehensive general introduction to the Maya and their achievements. In addition, there are articles that discuss unusual topics covered only briefly, if at all, in the other books. Alongside the usual material on Maya history throughout the Pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic, you will find delightful chapters on the role of caves in Maya religion, intoxication and ecstacy, war and prisoners, court dwarves, the meaning of the Bonampak murals, Puuc architecture, Tikal architecture and its influence, astronomy and mathematics, grave robbers, Maya Gods, cacao, obsidian, the Teotihuacan connection, the Spanish Conquest, and the Maya in the Colonial and Present Eras. Your reading will be greatly enhanced by the dozens of beautiful illustrations, many of them unique to this volume. Where else, for example, will you see large color photographs of the Rio Bec and Tonina ruins, of chicle gathering and looted sites in the Peten jungle?

While "Divine Kings of the Rain Forest" certainly does some justice to the divinity of its subject matter, it is relatively expensive. Moreover, since it is out of print, you might even have to pay more than the list price to obtain a nice copy.However, it will be worth every penny. It is truly a pity that this book is out of print. (Try used book stores in large cities, where you might be fortunate enough to get a good copy at half price, as I did.) This is definitely a volume to display, treasure, and savor repeatedly.

Shows just why they're called the Magnicent Mayans...
This is the best book I have ever come across on Mayan culture.It is a oversized coffee table volume, some 450 deluxe pages, each of which is covered with maps,illustrations and many, many photographs.Each period in Mayan development is covered in the chapters and the illustrations correspond neatly with the text. The text also does not veer off into the author's own opinions as these books frequently do.The first evidence of humans in the Mayan planes date to around ten thousand b.c., the book starts there and continues to the current Mayans (yes, their descendents alive in the world today, and that, too, is an interesting look).For anyone who thinks that civilization began in the Mediterranean, this book is clear evidence that it began on the other side of the world at the same time, if not earlier.It's a shame that the price and the fact that this book is out of print makes it less accessible to readers.For Mayan historians, this book is a must, but even someone with only a casual interestin the subject would find much of interest here. ... Read more

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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, told through a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe is battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as it always has, while benefiting from limited development? Richard Platt's dramatic story and Rupert van Wyk's evocative art, accompanied by an information spread, offer an exciting perspective on a controversial and topical subject. ... Read more

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Photographs and simple text explore the natural environment of the Amazon rainforest. ... Read more

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Readers familiar with Randy Wayne White's "Out There" column in Outside magazine will relish this first collection of his best work: those new to White's delectable blend of adventure, hilarity, and spirit can only be envied for the satisfaction of that first encounter.

Whether it's "This Dog Is Legend," in which he tells of his cinder-block-retrieving Chesapeake Bay retriever named Gator, or "Coming to America," about the stirring - and sometimes terrifying - Mariel boat lift, White never fails to engross us in a life of sun, boats, work, and sport. ... Read more

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A Formative Book
I read this book when I was about 16 years old and then I read it again.Fifteen years later, I would not be a writer or a hunter or a hunting instructor if I had not read 'Batfishing in the Rainforest' at that age.I have still never gone fishing for tarpon, but reading that book led me to seek out and appreciate whatever odd fish might be wherever I happen to find myself. Even if its just bluegill and bullheads in a pond, the point is to have the right attitude and a sense of adventure about what you're doing. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone with a strong interest in the outdoors.

Only 8 percent fishing, but evocative writing throughout
Published in 1991 by Lyons & Burford (now Lyons Press, part of Globe Pequot Press), this was Randy's first non-fiction effort in book form. A longtime contributor to Outside magazine (which also launched the writing career of Jon Krakauer), he penned many of these stories originally for his "Out There" column.

In the tradition of great travel writing, we learn as much about the people--and, often in the case of RWW, the animals--he meets than we do about the places they live. Critics would make a valid point if they accused the author of machismo (think Robert Young Pelton's The World's Most Dangerous Places) but putting oneself in harm's way to get a good story is nothing new. Some selections are better than others but on average this is very enjoyable travel writing, and requires less investment than Theroux or certainly Chatwin.

Rather than risk ruining the plot of these short stories, I will list the titles and leave it at that. I have starred my favorites in each of the three sections.


ON THE LAND

The Legend *
Sweat Shop
The Boys of Autumn
Crocodiles at Home
New Mexico Connection
The Swamp Ape
They Shall Inherit
Hanoi Jane Goes to Shooting School


ON THE WATER

How to Be a Competent Southern Waterperson
The Big Book *
Coming to America
Lessons in White-Water Style
Navy SEALs
The Great Equalizer
The Outward Bound Mutiny
The Best Tarpon Fisherman in Singapore


ON THE ROAD

Curse of the Artifact Hunters
Guatemala, Guatemala,
The Strange Mammals of Ningaloo
The Sickness of Peru
To Say the Tiger's Name
Jumping with the Polar Bears *
Batfishing in the Rain Forest

Bat Fishing in the Rainforest
An absolute MUST READ for anyone with a sense of adventure. Makes me want to jump in my plane and head back into the Caribbean...or Bluefields...or Montego Bay...or Medelin.........oops! Can't go back there.

Rick Magers
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Solid
Some dated material, but hindsight gives special interest to some of these travels. Great writing is always a pleasure.

truth is stranger than fiction
Batfishing in the Rainforest is a collection of Randy Wayne White's essays - some of them poignant ("the Legend", White's tale of his dog is fabulous), many of them gut-bustingly funny (his experiences at a health spa and advice on "How to be a Competent Southern Waterperson are priceless), a few had me shaking my head (how can a person be suprised they got mugged in Lima? and how come I never meet fun travel companions in third world countries?) All of them are a pleasure to read.

White never takes himself (or others) too seriously, and typically has a light and humorous take on things. The stories are brief - many originally written for Outdoor Magazine. I found the book thoroughly enjoyable and I strongly recommend it.

For those of you who are familiar with White's "Doc Ford" novels, you can see where many of his characters, plots and the "research" for his tales come from. For those readers who have not yet discovered this marvelous writer, I encourage you to begin here and then sample his hand at fiction. ... Read more

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A delightful introduction to the rainforest
This book serves as a delightful introduction to the Amazon Rainforest and is sure to hold the attention of even the youngest of preschool audiences with it's bright colors and well formed verses.The rhymes are very well done as the author introduces a new animal on each spread, beginning with the parrots in the morning and ending with jaguars and otters at night.Also included are some lesser known animals such as pink river dolphins, caimans, and leaf cutter ants.There's an excellent read aloud flow marking this a great choice for themed story times or school units on the Amazon.

The illustrations here are very colorful and packed full of things to look at and enjoy.Slightly older children will gain information from the back sections that include brief descriptions of the peoples of the Amazon, more information about the animals described, and conservation efforts.It's this additional information in conjunction with the charm and beauty of the story itself that mark this as a great resource for both classrooms and young animal lovers.Recommended. ... Read more

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Health and Beauty from the Rainforest: Malaysian Traditions of Ramuan brings together for the first time in one book the collective wisdom of experts and practitioners of Malaysia's traditional healthcare and beauty systems.The book examines the importance of seeking and maintaining balance - vital for overall wellness, beauty and vigour - and highlights the intertwined nature of medicine and food, cutting through the myth to fact and actuality.It showcases the best of Malaysia's ancient healing systems - indigenous, Malay, Chinese and Indian - including their practice in Malaysian spas.

Written by a team of academics and specialists in the field, this book highlights how history and nature have shaped the culture and traditions in Malaysia. Readers will gain insight into the unique ways in which the people of Malaysia maintain their youthfulness and vitality, and promote health and well being. ... Read more

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Fantastic Book for Your Health
Health and Beauty from the Rainforest is filled with rich history about Malaysia. You will learn all about the people, cultures and medicinal ways.

The way the people treat their beauty, mind, body and soul is amazing. I love that they use all natural things from the rainforest. (I am now actually jealous I do not live there!) Everyone could learn a lot from them in this fantastic book.

The book is absolutely stunning as it is filled with breathtaking photos. The photos help you get even more understanding out of it.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes learning about history and wants to live a healthier life.

Herbal Care and the Rainforest!
My interest in Malaysian culture was piqued after watching Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods on TV. I decided to go to Amazon.com and see if they had anything on the subject. This book stood out amongst the rest. It not only teaches us of the Malaysian traditions, but also the traditions of ramuan "healing mixture of medicinal plants and plant parts". The book lists the various plants and herbs in the rainforest, along with their healing properties. There is also a botanical glossary which gives us the local name of the plant, the scientific name, and other names the plant is known by. For instance, lets take buah pala, its scientific name is myristica fragrans, It is more commonly known as nutmeg. Of course, now I wonder how it got the name nutmeg. Was Meg acting goofy when she ate the plant?

Whoever picked out the photos in this book did a spectacular job. They are gorgeous! I especially liked the photos of the people and the rainforest. If you are into geography, cultures, medicinal healing, or just like to look at beautiful photos, then I give this book a big thumbs up!

Educational Health Advise from Malaysia
I found information in this book to be both educational and informative.It would be very beneficial to introduce some of these health and beauty aids into our lives.Beautifully written and excellently presented with beautiful glossy photos. ... Read more

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Like the first edition, this revised and updated edition of Tropical Rainforests: Latin American Nature and Society in Transition provides a variety of perspectives on the complex relationship between society and nature on the rainforest frontiers of Latin America. Containing eleven new articles from experts in various fields and an updated introduction by the editor, this book provides an overview of the complex issues of tropical deforestation, both past and present.

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Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation. ... Read more

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North America boasts a surprising number of rainforests, including El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Olympic National Forest in Washington State, Chugah and Tonga National Forests in Alaska, and the forests in Hawaii, which are home to an enormous variety of plants and animals. Rainforests: An Activity Guide takes kids through the common layers of the rainforest, from the forest floor to above the enclosed canopy. Their journey continues through the different types of rainforests as they are introduced to plants, animals, and people around the world, including those from the temperate rainforests of North America to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Rainforest-inspired activities include making a West African yam festival gourd rattle, building a model of an Alaskan totem pole, and creating a Javanese Wayang-kuilt, or shadow puppet. Kids are encouraged to make a difference and become active supporters of the rainforests no matter where they live. ... Read more

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Wonderful Walk on the Wild Side
A perfect follow-up to Castaldo's book on oceans.Rainforests introduces readers to tropical and temperate rain forests around the world.Activities range from making a fern-print T-shirt to planting a butterfly garden.The closing "Don't Bungle the Jungle" chapter gives kids great ways that they can help save the forests. A wonderful addition to any classroom library. ... Read more

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From the tops of the tropical trees to the forest floor, readers can observe the inter-relationships of plants and animals which thrive at each level of the rain forest. Full color. ... Read more

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Once the dominant vegetation type of the entire continent, the Australian rainforests have shrunk over many millions of years to their present limited size.The forests and their history, however, continue to hold valuable lessons for biogeographers and environmentalists. This book gives a general account of the Australian rainforests, detailing their composition and location as well as how their present distribution has evolved.Throughout, the book provides a a broad, biogeographical framework that enables new information to be considered from a global perspective. The book concludes with a historical account of human interaction with the rainforest from late Pleistocene times to the 1980s.Biogeographers, botanists, and ecologists at all levels will find this to be a rich source of information and an inspiration for continuing efforts to conserve existing rainforests around the world. ... Read more

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An excellent book
A very informative, interesting and well written book about Australian rainforests from monsoonal forests of northern Australia to cool temperate rainforests of Tasmania. Covers definition, classification, overview of various types and regions, ecology, origins, fauna, human influence and conservation. The peculiar Australian definition of rainforest is revisited repeatedly, and comparisons of Australian rainforests in a world context are particularly interesting. ... Read more

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Ages5 to 8 years.Text in Spanish.A Rainforest Habitat introduces children to the huge trees, colourful flowers, and other plants in South American tropical rain forests. This fascinating book also outlines the insects, amphibians, mammals, and other animals that live there. Captivating photographs and easy-to-follow text help young readers understand: the climate in a rainforest; the different plants and animals in a rainforest; how animals find food and shelter in rainforests. ... Read more

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Good for young readers
Elementary-school-aged girls love these books.My girls start reading them as soon as they're unwrapped!Not exactly literary masterpieces, but kids find them interesting and funny.The stories are always light - good for sensitive children who aren't yet ready for (and might tend to avoid reading) books that are scary or upsetting.
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Introduces the world of rainforest plants and animals through twenty simple craft projects. ... Read more

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The best craft book I have ever worked with.
I have ordered many craft books since I started having children. Most were just not worth the paper they were printed on. This one is totally different. My kids and I have LOVED many, many of the projects in the book. They go through the book regularly looking for a new project for us to do. All the projects only require items easily found around the house, and yet when the projects are finished they look really good. It isn't just a drawing, but a real three-dimensional object. (There were one or two exceptions in this book, but even those projects were interesting, unique and different from what you would expect.)

Super Hands on book
This is a great book for children about third grade level.It does have a few activities that younger kids could do with a little head start.It has great step by step instructions and pictures.Most are things that can berecylcled and are inexpensive items.The ideas don't necessarily have tobe related to the rainforest.Just an all around great book for hands onlearning. ... Read more

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Journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman, a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet’s least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems--the rain-forest canopy. “Fresh in outlook and intriguing in details, this book will strengthen any library collection on the rainforest.”--Booklist ... Read more

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Ages 5 to 9 years. This book examines the delicate balance of life maintained in lush Southeast Asian tropical rain forests, and teaches children how the plants and animals in a rain forest rely on one another to survive. ... Read more

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Yay!
This is a great informational book for children and everybody (really) for learning about the Rainforest! ... Read more

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With practical, unique science activities focused on the rain forest, readers will be able to take a magical journey deep into the heart of the world's rain forests and learn firsthand about this incredible ecosystem. Full of hands-on activities, unbelievable facts, amazing discoveries, extraordinary adventures and fantastic experiments, this book makes any young person's journey into this mystical world all the more delightful. ... Read more

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Tropical jungles teem with life. From the familiar scarlet-plumed macaw to the lesser-known monkey-eating eagle, this colorful book introduces the unique and beautiful birds that live in the jungles of the world. Full color. ... Read more