Life in Hot Rain Forests (Amazon Basin)

Duration: 0:22:00

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Treats primarily the Amazon River Basin, but generalizes to the tropical rain forests in other parts of the world by depicting the climate, activities of the people, and the location of tropical forests. Aspects of the lives of the people shown include their occupations, housing, fishing, agriculture, and family life. Shows preparation of manioc, the staple food of the Amazon Basin; and the collection and preparation of natural rubber. Emphasizes the simplicity of life by the people of the tropical rain forest.

Complete Record: , Treats primarily the Amazon River Basin, but generalizes to the tropical rain forests in other parts of the world by depicting the climate, activities of the people, and the location of tropical forests. Aspects of the lives of the people shown include their occupations, housing, fishing, agriculture, and family life. Shows preparation of manioc, the staple food of the Amazon Basin; and the collection and preparation of natural rubber. Emphasizes the simplicity of life by the people of the tropical rain forest.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.