Hands of the Rain Forest: The Emberá People of Panama

by Rachel Crandell

Other authorsRachel Crandell (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2009

Library's review

Cultural traditions and methods of survival practiced by rain forest inhabitants are discussed in interesting text and complementary pictures

Genres

Nonfiction

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2009), Edition: First Edition, 32 pages

Description

An introduction to the lifestyle and traditions of the Emberá culture of Panama.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2010)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 9.31 inches

ISBN

0805079904 / 9780805079906

DDC/MDS

972.87

972.87

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