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Due to this, the way of survival depends on the region where they live and the specific tribe they belong. Typically, these Upper Amazon tribes live by hunting, fishing and growing plants to use for food and for medicinal purposes. They have little or no outside contact. Although they hunt for various animals in the rain forest, fish in the Amazon River is their main source of food. Most tribal people inhabit the deep jungle and are believed to be having with cultural characteristics that date back more than 8000 years. Beautifully written and illustrated by the author, young readers are introduced to the Amazon River rain forest ecology and eco-systems and learn amazing facts about The People of the River, and the variety of animals and plants that share their habitat. This book is an educational resource, as enjoyable as it is informative. 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Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Upper Amazon region, conserve, use, cultivate, manage biodiversity as a fundamental component of their subsistence and cultural lifestyle. The Amazon provides food security, shelter and medicinal plants--natural healthcare--all of which are part of the indigenous cultural domain. It is integral to maintain the strength of the indigenous grassroots social structures, the ecological integrity necessary for their survival. This engaging book about the Amazon rain forest is inspired by the author's first-hand experience. With intricate real life colorful photos of scenery, animal and plant life, this book will delight young readers while they learn about the wide variety of creatures lurking in the lust Amazon rain forest. 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