Author Archives: Barbara Crane Navarro - Rainforest Art Project
Butterfly Viper Bitis nasicornis — Palm Oil Detectives
Although they possess one of the most potent venoms of all snakes in Africa, Butterfly Vipers are surprisingly placid and won’t attack unless provoked or threatened. They are known by several common names: Rhinoceros viper, River Jack, the Rhinoceros horned … Continue reading
Engaging stories with enchanting illustrations! – « Amazon Rainforest Magic The adventures of Namowë, a Yanomami boy » and « Amazon Rainforest Magic The adventures of Meromi, a Yanomami girl » – For ages 8 to 12 to 100! – written and illustrated by Barbara Crane Navarro
illustration from « Amazon Rainforest Magic – The adventures of Namowë, a Yanomami boy » « Last year, I purchased the two « Amazon Rainforest Magic » books as a Christmas present for my nephew. Although my nephew is autistic, he can read if … Continue reading
‘Just the beginning’: dawn of greenwash era for journalism in Asia? — Palm Oil Detectives
Curtailed press freedom in Asia makes the job of calling out greenwashing increasingly difficult – at a time when corporate accountability is critical in the fight against climate change. Experts think greenwashing is only just beginning as PR firms try … Continue reading
¡Esta fue una lectura divertida en voz alta para mi hijo! – « La Magia de la Amazonia Las aventuras de Namowë, un niño Yanomami » – ¡Para edades de 8 a 12 a 100 años! – escrito e ilustrado por Barbara Crane Navarro
« Le leí este libro en voz alta a mi hijo para sus estudios mientras aprendemos sobre diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo.Es bastante exigente con los libros y le gusta cuando te mantienen enganchado desde el principio.Fue genial para él. Le … Continue reading
New Guinea Singing Dog Canis hallstromi — Palm Oil Detectives
Thought for decades to be extinct in the wild, the New Guinea singing dog populations hang on to survival in the remote mountains and forests of New Guinea. They were last spotted in 2017 near the Grasberg gold and copper … Continue reading
C’était une lecture amusante à lire à haute voix pour mon fils ! – « La Magie de l’Amazonie Les aventures de Namowë, un garçon Yanomami » – Pour les 8 à 12 à 100 ans! – écrit et illustré par Barbara Crane Navarro
« J’ai lu ce livre à haute voix à mon fils pour ses études alors que nous découvrons différentes cultures à travers le monde.Il est assez pointilleux sur les livres et aime qu’ils maintiennent en haleine dès le début.C’était génial pour … Continue reading
Southern Ground-hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri — Palm Oil Detectives
Territorial and highly social, Southern Ground Hornbills collectively raise their young in groups – a process of parental guidance that can take up to two years – the longest of any bird species known. They are considered to be a … Continue reading
This book was a fun read aloud for my son! – « Amazon Rainforest Magic The adventures of Namowë, a Yanomami boy » – For ages 8 to 12 to 100! – written and illustrated by Barbara Crane Navarro
« I read this aloud to my third grader for social studies as we’ve been learning about different cultures around the world.He is pretty picky about books and likes them to get interesting right at the start. This book was great … Continue reading
Golden Langur Trachypithecus geei — Palm Oil Detectives
The regal, striking looking Golden Langur is also known by the common names Gee’s Golden Langur. They are the most endangered primate species in India and are considered to be sacred to many Himalayan peoples. They are classified as endangered … Continue reading
¡Un viaje verdaderamente mágico! – « La Magia de la Amazonia Las aventuras de Meromi, una niña Yanomami » – ¡Para edades de 8 a 12 a 100 años! – escrito e ilustrado por Barbara Crane Navarro
« El segundo volumen de la serie Amazon Rainforest Magic narra el sorprendente viaje de Meromi, una niña Yanomami que se ve envuelta en una aventura inesperada en los ríos y selvas del Amazonas. Es un viaje verdaderamente mágico para Meromi … Continue reading