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FURTHER RESEARCH Online The Central Intelligence Agency’s World Fact Book on Brazil (https:// www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html) provides up-to-date statistics, a short history, and maps. You can find Brazil’s government website at http://www.brazil.org.za/. If you want to learn more about Amazon rainforest, go to the World Wildlife Federation (http://www.brazil.org.za/). The site lists many of the threats to the rainforest. Books Skidmore, Thomas E. Brazil: 5 Centuries of Change . New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. This book examines Brazil in all its facets, includ- ing its culture, history, and economics. Taliani, Alberto. Brazil: The Earth Greenery (Exploring Countries of the World) . New York: White Star/Sterling, 2010. Crammed with hundreds of stunning photographs, this book will help you journey to Brazil’s beaches, jungles, and cities. Goldblatt, David. Futbol Nation: The Story of Brazil Through Soccer . New York: Nation Books, 2014. This book focuses on the game itself, as well as the importance of the sport in Brazilian society.

Note to Educators: This book contains both imperial and metric measurements as well as references to global practices and trends in an effort to encourage the student to gain a worldly perspective. We, as publishers, feel it’s our role to give young adults the tools they need to thrive in a global society.

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