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How many of you have heard of the Amazon rainforest? (raise hands) The Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world. It covers an area almost one-third the size of the United States. But while most people think of the exotic animals, trees, and insects that live in the forest, there are also more than 20 million people living there, too! That’s about the same number as live in Los Angeles. Or, twice as many people as live in New York City. And, almost all of the people who live in the Amazon rainforest have moved there in the last 20 years. So, today we are going to learn about one town, Boa Vista do Ramos in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. We’ll learn about what the people are doing to try to live without destroying the forest. And, we will learn a little about what you can do to help them. |
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