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aoosterwyk's review against another edition
5.0
Another great addition to the Scientists in the Field series.
Native fisherfolk called piabeiros sell tropical fish on the international market. They understand that to do this, they need to care for their environment and restrict logging, farming, and mining.
Concerned scientists are helping them to keep their fish healthy and unstressed as they travel to their destinations, and compete with captive fish breeders who threaten the piabeiros’ livelihood.
Native fisherfolk called piabeiros sell tropical fish on the international market. They understand that to do this, they need to care for their environment and restrict logging, farming, and mining.
Concerned scientists are helping them to keep their fish healthy and unstressed as they travel to their destinations, and compete with captive fish breeders who threaten the piabeiros’ livelihood.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
3.0
An informative read with gorgeous photos. I liked how the side bars of info added to the narrative instead being distracting. I also learned that piranhas are actually not man-eating and dangerous like the 1970s horror movie led me to believe.
wren_in_black's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a great teaching tool to tie science and geography together for my seventh graders. Even as an adult, I learned so many things about the complex and interwoven environment of the Amazon and Rio Negro Rivers. Everyone should read this book and enjoy it. I recommend all science and history teachers keep it in their classroom.
oceangal56's review against another edition
5.0
Clear, concise of the challenges facing the fishermen (and women) of the tiny neon tetras that originate in the Amazon rainforest. Excellent for upper elementary fish enthusisasts.
ttaran's review
5.0
No one can capture the essence of a place, or the spirit of animals, as well as Sy Montgomery. Another amazing read from this author.
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