Hudson River

by Peter Lourie

Published 1 March 1992
Here is a fascinating day-by-day account of the author's 315 mile canoe trip down the Hudson River, from the Adirondack Mountains, where the river is born, to New York City's Battery Park, where it empties into the sea. Full-color photographs plus a simple and lively text give young readers the feel of shooting white water, gliding through the mountainous Hudson Highlands, and, finally plowing the busy waters off the shore of Manhattan. Throughout the trip Peter Lourie serves as a thoughtful and intrepid guide to one of America's great rivers.

Amazon

by Peter Lourie

Published 1 August 1991
Dramatic full-color photographs illustrate this fascinating firsthand account of ajourney through the Brazilian state of Rondonia, the heart of the Amazon. Along the way the authors meet Indians, rubber tappers, and gold miners and witness the controversial burning of the jungle by the new settlers. This stunning and thought-provoking book givesyoung readers a unique look at the endangered Amazon rain forest and the people who call it home."

Everglades

by Peter Lourie

Published 1 August 1994
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