Yanomami (Vanishing People)
Grade 4-6?The Yanomami, hunters and gatherers living in the depths of the Amazon rain forest, are one of many groups threatened by the invasion of foreigners. Through magnificent full-color photographs and an eloquent text, this book shows their way of life from the points of view of Matuwe, a 10-year-old boy, and Hiyomi, a 6-year-old girl. The somewhat-idealized descriptions omit the warrior aspects of the culture, concentrating instead on the spirit of community. Schwartz encourages readers to learn more about indigenous peoples and even to write to the presidents of Brazil and Venezuela. Photo essays such as this may result in younger generations' awareness of the plight of these vanishing people.?Eva Elisabeth Von Ancken, Trinity Pawling School, NYCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.