Beginning with a tiny trickle high in the mountains, smaller streams join until they form the worlds largest river. Crossing a continent, it winds through lush rainforests until it meets the ocean. From piranhas to the giant anaconda, this mighty waterway is home to the worlds most incredible ecosystem. Welcome to the Amazon River.

This stunning illustrated guide to the worlds most famous river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with incredible facts about South Americas wildlife, people, geography and history.

// Recommended for readers age 7-11 years