The Vanishing Rainforest

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Vanishing Rainforest
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Platt
Illustrated by Rupert van Wyk
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 270,Width 214
ISBN/Barcode 9780711221703
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations chiefly col. Illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Publication Date 1 March 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found that will protect the forest and allow the tribe to continue living as they always have done, while benefiting from limited development? Richard Platt's dramatic approach and Rupert van Wyk's masterly illustrations, accompanied by an information spread, offer an exciting perspective on a controversial and topical subject.

Author Biography

Richard Platt is a renowned non-fiction writer, whose previous titles include Pirate Diary which won the 2002 Kate Greenaway Medal.To visit Richard's website click here Rupert van Wyk trained as an artist and after getting a BA in Illustration went on to study fresco techniques in Italy. His work has appeared in books, magazines and newspaers. He divides his time between Ravenna and London.To visit Rupert van Wyk's website and learn more about his work click here

Reviews

The important issue of saving the rainforest is highlighted and this is a good book for starting a discussion about the rainforest, its development or the people who live there. || A brilliant way to teach children from an early age how important the rainforest is.