Brazilian Culture

For many Americans, Brazil is a land of contradictions: vast natural resources and entrenched corruption; extraordinary wealth and grinding poverty; beautiful beaches and violence-torn favelas. Brazil occupies a vivid place in the American imagination, and yet it remains largely unknown. In an extraordinary journey that spans 500 years, from European colonization to the 2016 Summer Olympics, Lilia M. Schwarcz and Heloisa M. Starling's Brazil offers a rich, dramatic history of this complex country.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest and most populated country in the world. The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil has the greatest biological diversity of any ecosystem on the planet. Students will learn all about Brazilian culture and get a glimpse into what kids do for fun in Brazil, especially discovering the country’s love for soccer.

Parrots, rain forests, and the Amazon River. Soccer legends and the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the ABCs of a country known worldwide for its deep jungles and amazing variety of plant and animal life in this tour of Brazil.

Secret agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to the Amazon jungle to investigate the disappearance of an important Global Protection Force scientist. Soon, they discover that the scientist's disappearance is no accident. A greedy outlaw is illegally mining for gold and he'll stop and nothing to keep his secret safe. Can Jack and Max save themselves and the scientist from almost certain death?

Are you learning Portuguese? Knowing more words is one of the best ways to speak and understand more Portuguese. And if you want to sound like a native speaker, you'll need vocab that's relevant to Brazilian culture and daily life and that is actually used by Brazilian people. With Learn Portuguese: Discover Brazilian Culture & Traditions by Innovative Language Learning, you learn the must-know vocab and Brazilian cultural insights that you won't find in a textbook.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the soul of South America with our comprehensive Travel Guide. Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Carnival's rhythmic beats, savor diverse culinary delights, and explore landscapes ranging from golden beaches to the lush Amazon Rainforest. From practical tips on transportation to insights into accommodations options, let this guide be your compass for an immersive Brazilian retreat.

Welcome to Brazil! Nine-year-old Sofia Diaz’s world is coming apart. So is the rickety old boat that carries her far up the Rio Negro river in Brazil. Crocodiles swim in the dark waters. Spiders scurry up the twisted tree trunks. And a crazy toucan screeches a warning. It chases Sofia and Júlia, her new friend, deep into the steamy rainforest. There, they stumble upon a shocking discovery.

Por que o estupro é um crime ainda tão comum no Brasil? Por que a vítima muitas vezes é tão – ou mais – julgada pela sociedade do que o próprio criminoso? Por que é tão difícil fazer uma denúncia? Após quatro anos de pesquisas, viagens pelo país e mais de 100 entrevistas com vítimas e familiares, criminosos, psiquiatras e diversos especialistas no assunto, a jornalista Ana Paula Araújo escreve Abuso - a cultura do estupro no Brasil com coragem e sem meias-verdades.

Nong May and her family have had a lot of bad luck lately. When nine-year-old Jess arrives in Thailand and accidentally breaks a special family treasure, it seems to only get worse. It turns out the treasure holds a secret that could change things forever.

Wouldn’t you like to take a family vacation to a place you’ve never been, right now? You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like for other kids!

The book is a tribute to everyone who continues to believe that America is great not, because of the urge that some have to close her to foreigners, but precisely because she continues to welcome them with open arms. The stories about the author's sojourn through America that are related in this book run the gamut. Here, you will find "the good, the bad, and the ugly", as the saying goes.

Pack your imaginary bags and let’s go to Brazil! There are many things to see in Brazil, and this book will showcase some of the most popular. Just think of hearing a low-cost, no-passport required means to explore the world. Learn about geography while having fun. Listen to this audiobook today!

Brazil is known for its colorful and extremely lively festivals. This book will give you a chance to go to Brazil, albeit only imaginatively. You can explore new worlds when your nose is stuck in books. You can also experience other cultures when you’re listening. Finally, you are growing your knowledge of the world and of words every time you pick a book. Secure a copy now.