Lost in the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke's Story (True Survival Stories)

""Exciting illustrations follow the story of Juliane Koepcke. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival, including her fall from the sky, her encounters with dangerous wildlife, and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story, while a map, timeline, and bonus facts offer further details about Koepcke's ordeal. For ages 8 and up. Col. Ill. 24pp. "When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival, including her fall from the sky, her encounters with dangerous wildlife, and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story, while a map, timeline, and bonus facts offer further details about Koepcke's ordeal." -- Amazon.com