{"product_id":"forest-fighter-the-story-of-chico-mendes-paperback","title":"Forest Fighter: The Story of Chico Mendes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnita Ganeri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMargaux Carpentier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and the rainforest was increasingly being destroyed by burning and logging, threatening their livelihoods. Chico knew he had to take a stand. He became a spokesperson for the community, fighting hard to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and speaking up for the rights of other rubber tappers. He won several international awards for his campaigns, but the loggers still wouldn't stop. At the age of 44, Chico was murdered by one of the loggers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, \u003ci\u003eForest Fighter\u003c\/i\u003e tells the inspiring story of Chico Mendes, who was not afraid to speak up for others and worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest. It depicts the incredible wildlife and peoples who co-exist there and shows why it is so important that all rainforests are protected.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnita Ganeri\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author that has written over 300 books, including the best-selling Horrible Geography series. Anita was born in India but grew up and went to school and university in England. She now lives in West Yorkshire, England with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaux Carpentier\u003c\/b\u003e is a painter and illustrator based in London. She works on all kind of projects, ranging from illustrated books to large scale painting and murals, and sometimes even sculptures.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 11.8 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765188296992,"sku":"9781623718183","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/94473da8f72085102906eb759557f80f.webp?v=1780263240","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/forest-fighter-the-story-of-chico-mendes-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}