RAZ Vocabulary X: Brazil reading
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The Wise Woman and the Sugar Cane Village: A Tale of Deforestation and Ecosystem Protection
A small village surrounded by a sugarcane plantation is affected by deforestation and toxic water due to a cruel dictator, but learns the importance of preserving their ecosystem and the natural water cycle through the wisdom of an old woman.
Open full readingThe Samba Saint of the Highlands
A young Catholic boy in the highlands learns to love samba music from a gaucho and becomes known as the "Samba Saint" in his town.
Open full readingThe Toxic Dictator and the Water Cycle”
A toxic dictator learns to protect the environment and restore the water cycle on their sugarcane plantation after a visit from a Catholic priest.
Open full readingThe Gaucho's Battle for the Ecosystem.
The story follows a brave gaucho who fights against a cruel dictator to save the ecosystem and protect the water cycle, with the help of his community and the Catholic church.
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