Forest fighter : the story of Chico Mendes
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Carpentier, Margaux, illustrator.
Published
Northampton, MA : Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc., 2022.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Status
PCPLS - South Haven Public Library - Kids Nonfiction
921 MENDES
1 available
921 MENDES
1 available
PCPLS - Valparaiso Public Library - Kids Nonfiction
921 MENDES
1 available
921 MENDES
1 available
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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PCPLS - South Haven Public Library - Kids Nonfiction | 921 MENDES | On Shelf |
PCPLS - Valparaiso Public Library - Kids Nonfiction | 921 MENDES | On Shelf |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Greenwood PL - Greenwood - 1st Floor Kids Orange Zone | BIOGRAPHY Mendes | On Shelf |
Jefferson Co PL - Madison Main Branch - Juvenile NonFiction | JUV 921 MEND | On Shelf |
Morgan Co PL - Martinsville Main Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 333.72 GAN | On Shelf |
Putnam County Public Library - Main - Juvenile Biography | jB MEN | On Shelf |
Whiting PL - Whiting - Children's department--Non-fiction books | +333.7209 G154 | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Conservationists -- Brazil -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Deforestation -- Amazon River Region -- Juvenile literature.
Mendes, Chico, -- 1944-1988 -- Juvenile literature.
Rain forest conservation -- Amazon River Region -- Juvenile literature.
Rubber tappers -- Brazil -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Deforestation -- Amazon River Region -- Juvenile literature.
Mendes, Chico, -- 1944-1988 -- Juvenile literature.
Rain forest conservation -- Amazon River Region -- Juvenile literature.
Rubber tappers -- Brazil -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Northampton, MA : Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc., 2022.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on itChico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and the rainforest was increasingly being destroyed by burning and logging, threatening their livelihoods. Chico knew he had to take a stand. He became a spokesperson for the community, fighting hard to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and speaking up for the rights of other rubber tappers. He won several internationalawards for his campaigns, but the loggers still wouldn't stop. At the age of 44, Chico was murdered by one of the loggers. Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, Forest Fighter tells theinspiring story of Chico Mendes, who was not afraid to speak up for others and worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest. It depicts the incredible wildlife and peoples who co-exist there and shows why it is so important that all rainforests are protected"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 7 to 12,Crocodile Books, and Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ganeri, A., & Carpentier, M. (2022). Forest fighter: the story of Chico Mendes . Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ganeri, Anita, 1961- and Margaux, Carpentier. 2022. Forest Fighter: The Story of Chico Mendes. Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ganeri, Anita, 1961- and Margaux, Carpentier. Forest Fighter: The Story of Chico Mendes Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ganeri, Anita, and Margaux Carpentier. Forest Fighter: The Story of Chico Mendes Crocodile Books, an Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc., 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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