Living in . . . Brazil: Ready-to-Read Level 2

This leveled reader presents a wonderful introduction to Brazil. Readers meet Marco who lives in Brazil. The book shows a map with Brazil's location within South America and then gives details about the natural wonders of the country. The rain forest is described including the tribes and animals that live there and the problems created by urbanization. The important rules to protect the rain forest are emphasized. The book also covers the coasts, cities, and people that make up Brazil. One aspect that children will enjoy is that Marco explains much about Brazil's food, history, sports, and culture through a typical day at school and then later when he returns home. Brazilian history is handled with great sensitivity regarding native Brazilians and the issue of slavery in a way that children in primary grades will understand. Living in Brazil concludes with important facts about the country.

Colorful book, perfect for an elementary school. Looks perfect on my Hispanic Heritage display

Very well written and a true gem in kids books about Brazil. As a Brazilian native, this is a nice way to teach your own kids and a nice token for my kid's friends about my country. I wish I had found this book for my son's birthday so I could give them away in his favor bags. Looking forward to the following books about China and Mexico. I'm definitely purchasing the "Living in... Italy" as well. I'm sure the author researched quite well (and maybe had some consulting help) to write so nicely this little book.

I got that book for my host kid since I’m Brazilian and he loved to know more about my home country!

I purchased this book to help my 7 year old son write a heritage report and it was exactly what he needed! A little boy named Marco gives all kinds of useful information and explains it in a way that is very easy for children to understand. Brazil's history, geography, carnival, soccer, schooling, it talks about it all and didn't even bother trying to look elsewhere to help gather information. Wonderful book!!

This book is a nice intro to Brazil for people familiar with Brazilian culture who want to introduce it to their kids. My daughter is 3.5 years old and she rather likes the book. It's not perfect (for example, most Brazilians don't eat cheese bread for breakfast). Also, I think the whole thing about how the kid's mom works the night shift at the hospital and therefore is asleep during the day is totally lost on my daughter. The perennial work life balance seems like a detail of interest to adults but not to kids. But, okay, those criticisms given, it's overall a reasonable introduction to some Brazilian history and customs.

Bought as a gift and he loved it!

I got this as a gift for my friend who's Brazilian, came to America, married and had kids with an American man. She was thrilled with this gift so she can show her children more about Brazil in a fun way. She couldn't believe I was able to find something like this. Definitely recommend for any Brazilians with children who are a bit unaware of the culture when you tell them stories.