- Engaging and entertaining reference guide about the Amazon river and rainforest - perfect for younger readers Discover the beauty and diversity of the Amazon rainforest, river and more. Eyewitness Amazon explores the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it. Find out everything about the Amazon from the birds and animals that live their to the nine South American countries it extends across. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness Amazon is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.