Hands of the Rain Forest: The Embera People of Panama
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The Embera people of Panama use their hands to turn the gifts of the tropical rain forest into meals and essential daily supplies. Embera children quickly follow in the steps of their parents. They learn to fish for crabs and carve a canoe from wood. Nothing is wasted in the rain forest leaves are used to make baskets, the juice of the jagua fruit is applied as a mosquito repellent, and the river provides fresh water for bathing. Through firsthand experience, children are introduced to the lifestyle and traditions of the Embera culture."
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805079904
ISBN13:9780805079906
Release Date:December 2009
Publisher:Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 9.4" x 9.3"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
