LibGuides: Brazil: Location

Maps

Brazil, Relief Map With Border and Mask. [Photograph]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 21 Apr 2020, from
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Brazil. Physical features map. Includes locator.. [Photograph]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 21 Apr 2020, from
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BRAZIL: MAP AND NATIVE INDIANS. - Map of Brazil from the Vallard Atlas, c1547; the map, drawn "upside-down" as if viewed from North America, depicts Spanish cruelties to native Indians as well as the Indians' daily life.. [Fine Art]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 21 Apr 2020, from
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Global ocean currents, diagram. [Photograph]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 21 Apr 2020, from
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Latin America. [Photograph]. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved 21 Apr 2020, from
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Introduction to Brazil

NatGeo Kids: Brazil
Find out the basics of Brazil from a reliable source. Provides brief details about the geography, history, people, culture and government of Brazil.

"Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador."
Compare Brazil and China
Compare basic statistics between Brazil and China. You can also view images and videos.
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Read It! Brazil
Basic information about Brazil, including its culture, geography and history. You can listen to the article, or translate it to Chinese, to help you understand.

Belanger, C. and Cunningham, A. (2018) ‘Brazil’, Let’s Take a Look at Our World: Brazil (ELL), p. 1. Available at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=elr&AN=78197649&site=ell-live (Accessed: 21 April 2020).
EBSCO eBooks: Brazil
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Books in the library: Brazil

Been There! Brazil by Savery, Annabel
Call Number: 981.066 SAV
ISBN: 9781445132860
Introduction to Brazil by a child who lives there.
Brazil by Christopher Forest
Call Number: 981 FOR
ISBN: 9781617831065
Publication Date: 2011-08-01
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Brazil, land of the Amazon River, coffee, Carnaval, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Brazil's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Countries of the World is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Brazil by Anita Ganeri
Call Number: 981 GAN
ISBN: 9781406281170
Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog, Barko Polo, as they travel the globe exploring some of the world's most fascinating countries! Each book includes chapters on the history, geography, cities, people and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places in each country along the way.
Call #: 981 GAN
Let's Look at Brazil by Joy Frisch-Schmoll by Joy Frisch-Schmoll
Call Number: 981 FRI
ISBN: 9781977105592
Publication Date: 2019-01-01
Welcome to Brazil! See the Amazon River. Hear the music of Carnival. Take a trip to South America's largest country to learn about its animals, people, and traditions.
Living in North and South America: Brazil by Jen Green by Jen Green
Call Number: 918.1 GRE
ISBN: 9781445148748
Publication Date: 2017-02-14
Welcome to Brazil! In this book, young people tell you all about what makes their country special, from its great capital city, to the landscape, people, food and things to see and do. This series introduces readers aged 6 and up to different continents and countries around the world, highlighting the differences and similarities between them. Clear, friendly text and big photos make these books a great starting point for learning about geography in general, and countries in particular.
My Country: Brazil by by Annabel Savery
Call Number: 981.066 SAV
ISBN: 9781445127033
Read about Brazil. As told by a child who lives there.