An Adventure in the Amazon
by Cousteau Society
ISBN: 0671770713
ISBN-13: 9780671770716
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Summary
An account of the two-year exploration of the Amazon River and surrounding areas that was conducted by Jacques Cousteau and his staff. Illustrated with color photographs.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1992
Size: 9 x 10.75 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Ages: 3 to 4
Synopses
Follows Jacques Cousteau on an expedition along the Amazon River as he observes the native people and wildlife of the region.
Publisher's Notes
The Cousteau team presents a report on the fragile ecosystem of the Amazon rain forest, one of the last untouched regions of the world, in which the human inhabitants live in harmony with nature.
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AN ADVENTURE IN THE AMAZON [originally published in Franch as LES SECRETS DE L'AMAZONIE]
The Cousteau Society
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers [1992], 1992. First US edition. Oversize [about 9" x 11"] format, 45 pages, profusely color illustrated. Remainder mark else Near Fine or better copy in price clipped else Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper in a protector which has been taped to the boards [no other markings apparent].. First Thus. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Other Worlds Bookstore (United States)
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An Adventure in the Amazon
The Cousteau Society
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992. Hardcover with price clipped dust jacket, 45 pages, gorgeous full colour photographs.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good ++/Very Good ++. ( more information) Offered by Mimico BOOKS (Canada)
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An Adventure in the Amazon
The Cousteau Society
New York NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1992. In New/Gift condition! Never read.Pictorial Cover. Hardcover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by New Day Booksellers (United States)
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Never Call Retreat
Catton, Bruce
New York: Pocket Books, 1969 Second Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Royal Book Mart (Canada)
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