The mysteries of the Amazon rain forest
Edition: English-language revised edition.
Series: Enigmas of history
Publisher: World Book, Inc.
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chicago, Illinois
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780716626718
Subjects: Civilization; Extinct cities; Juvenile literature; Local History; Antiquities; History
Work titles: Ciudades perdidas del Amazonas. English
Description: "An exploration of mysteries concerning the Amazon rain forest that have puzzled scholars, explorers, and experts. Discusses evidence for large, pre-Columbian urban areas in the Amazon and why such urban centers went undiscovered for so long. Features include maps, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Amazonian culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ages 5 to 11.
Table of contents: title: The Amazon rain forest : an empty paradise?; title: The lost cities of the Amazon; title: Remnants of civilization; title: Did the city of El Dorado exist?; title: Fawcett's final expedition; title: The city of Z; title: Amazon urban planning; title: Was there a great civilization in the Amazon?; title: Marajó ceramics; title: Did they enrich soil in the jungle?; title: How the soil is examined; title: Who made the Acre geoglyphs?; title: Can Amazon farming techniques be used today?; title: Why did these civilizations decline?; title: Places to see and visit; title: Glossary.