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Sergio Assad and Yo Yo Ma
Read about Yo-Yo Ma's Brazilian inspired album, "Obrigado Brazil," as well as the famous cellist's thoughts on Brazilian music. Listen to "full-length cuts of songs" including: "Chega de Saudade" and "A Lenda do Cabocla."
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Rio De Janeiro, View of Sugar Loaf Mountain
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Brazil. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
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Global Nature Fund: Pantanal
Web resource that describes the Pantanal, the "world's largest wetland". It covers parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Click on 'detailed data' to read lots of factual information.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Chief Quoniambec
Chief Quoniambec was ruler of Brazil during the 16th century.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Alexander Wise
Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806 - September 12, 1876) was an American statesman from Virginia. Henry A. Wise served in the United States Congress from 1833 to 1844. Wise was active in securing the election of John Tyler as Vice...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Amazon River, South America
Spanning seven different countries in South America, the Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It reaches around 6400 kilometres (4000 miles) in length. This is a satellite image showing the mouths of the Amazon River...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Irritator
This drawing shows the possible appearance of Irritator, a dinosaur from the early Cretaceous Period (around 110 million years ago). Fossil remains of this Theropod dinosaur are limited but scientists estimate that it grew to around 8...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry A. Wise
(1806-1876) US representative who became ambassador to Brazil and governor of Virginia
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News Central: South America
A collection of links to newspapers from various countries in South America. Most are in the native language.
TES Global
Blendspace: The Carnival of Rio De Janeiro
A learning module with eight images, a quiz, and a video about the Carnival in Rio de Jeneiro.
BBC
Bbc Weather: Rio De Janeiro
Get a weather forcast for Rio de Janeiro. Great if you are planning to travel there.
Other
Blue Macaws: Relating to the Parana Paraguay River
An excerpt from a book written in 1866 about the Parana-Paraguay river system. It describes in detail what this river system was like in the last century.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Pele
Use this resource to learn about the career of Brazilian soccer star, Pele, and view the related links for further reading and research.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Blue and Yellow Macaw Bird
Kids learn about the Blue and Yellow Macaw. This beautiful bird from South america.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Amazonian Peoples, an Introduction
This is a short introduction to the Amazonian people and their culture.
World Atlas
World Atlas: South America
Presents a description of the geography of South America, the 4th largest continent, with maps and photos.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mouths of the Amazon River, 1919
A map of the mouths of the Amazon River from 1919 showing the channels and distributaries, islands, and port cities. The map shows the islands of Marajo or Joannes, Janaucul, Caviana, Mexiana, and Grande, the settlements of Para or...
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Geographia: Latin America
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
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Personal Site: One to One Communication
This personal site provides users with essential information on developing personal communication skills through mail and talk.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bulgarians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bulgarians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Burkinabe
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Burkinabe of Burkina Faso. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mossi
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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