The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Places: Amazing Amazon
Describes the rich flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest and the characteristics of the different layers of vegetation from the forest floor up to the canopy.
Eduweb
Eduweb: Amazon Interactive
Games and activities help students explore the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home, and experiment with running a community-based ecotourism project along the Rio Napo.
Read Works
Read Works: Paradise Lost
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the Amazon rain forest and some of the animals living there. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Amerindians of the Amazon
Discusses the plight of the Amerindians who made the Amazon rainforest their home. Many died from diseases brought by European colonists and many others continue to lose their lands to greedy companies or farmers.
Read Works
Read Works: Birth of a Mighty River
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the Amazon River and its origins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Venezuela
Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.
Other
Mongabay: Bolivia
Gather information on the environment of Bolivia especially its forests. There are statistical facts, links to related articles, and suggestions for books to read.