Amazon River by Sangma Francis
Amazon River by Sangma Francis
Amazon River by Sangma Francis
Amazon River by Sangma Francis

Amazon River by Sangma Francis

Illustrated by Rômolo D'Hipólitol

This exciting illustrated guide to the world's largest river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with compelling facts about South America's wildlife, people, geography and history.

Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.

Condition: Excellent Condition 
Format: Hardcover
Age: 7+

Sangma Francis is a children’s book writer of non-fiction and fiction. She is the author of Everest, which was selected ‘Outstanding Science Book’ by the Children’s Book Council (2019), and received a special mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards 2019. Sangma has worked with Thames and Hudson, Tate Books, Little Gestalten and Phaidon.

An artist and illustrator with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, Rômolo's professional work spans publishing houses, newspapers, advertising agencies and commissioned art projects. Artistically, he explores a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, comics, animation and digital media. His work has been recognised and awarded by institutions such as Folha de S. Paulo, the Anima Mundi Festival, the Society for News Design (New York), ÑH (Spain), and Ibero-America Ilustra (Mexico). In 2019, he received a Special Mention at the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition (Shanghai), and one of his pieces was acquired for the collection of the Rio Art Museum (MAR).

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