Book
Forest fighter : the story of Chico Mendes
Record details
- ISBN: 1623718562
- ISBN: 9781623718565
- ISBN: 9781623718565 : HRD
- ISBN: 1623718562 : HRD
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Physical Description:
pages cm
print - Publisher: Northampton : Crocodile Books, and Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc., 2022.
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | "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 international awards 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 the inspiring 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"-- |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 7 to 12 Crocodile Books, and Imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc. |
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Available copies
- 8 of 9 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley & Memorial Library - Winsted | J333.72 GANERI (Text) | 33750000080968 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | J B MENDES (Text) | 34014150745496 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 03/23/2024 |
| Mark Twain Library Association - Redding | JNF 333.72092 Ganeri (Text) | 33620153480302 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Newfield Branch - Bridgeport | jB MENDES CHICO (Text) | 34000151392255 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| North Branch - Bridgeport | jB MENDES CHICO (Text) | 34000151379013 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Ridgefield Library | PEOPLE Biography Mendes (Text) | 34010154165822 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | JB MENDES, C GAN (Text) | 34005153149751 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Southbury Public Library | JB MENDES GANERI (Text) | 34019153239934 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Terryville Public Library | jB MENDES (Text) | 34028153260873 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
