Stylish illustrations by the Brazilian artist d'Hipolito perfectly compliment this poetic non-fiction volume about the Amazon - its wildlife, historic civilisations and the jeopardy it's in now. Both text and images make the information zing. ? The Sunday TimesA fine blend of Amazon basics, the river's rarities, and human influence. ? Booklist.coma seriously comprehensive, seriously stylish non-fiction book, somehow encapsulating the majesty and might of the world's largest river in 70 spellbinding pages. ? The Little Literary SocietyAmazon River is a stunning way to engage children with an important and breath-taking part of the world. It could easily be used as the centrepiece of a topic, and would inspire much engagement with the natural world and our place within it ? Books for TopicsRichly detailed and gorgeously illustrated. -- Maya Lê ? maistorybooklibrary on InstagramFrom the textured and debossed cover to the beautiful endpapers, this book is a delight to read for both kids and adults! -- Katy ? Theblossomingbibliophiles on InstagramThe sweep and allure of the contents of this book are undeniable, ? Unpacking the Power of Picture Books Rômolo D'Hipólito is a Brazilian artist and illustrator. He is the winner of the 2019 Golden Pinwheel Special Mention Award and the 2018 Ibero-America Ilustra Catalog Official Selection.