The fourth-largest continent on earth, South America is a land of great extremes. The longest mountain range on the planet, the world's highest active volcano, the world's highest waterfall, and the world's driest region all lie with its boundaries. South America's chief river, the 3,900-mile-long Amazon, and its more than 1,000 tributaries flow from the world's largest drainage basin, which is home to countless animal and plant species.
Discusses the land, history, economy, people, and festivals of Guyana; includes recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Ecuador. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
An introduction to Venezuela that discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the South American country, and includes a calendar of festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
Discusses the land, history, economy, people, and festivals of Chile; and includes recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
Discusses the land, history, economy, people, and festivals of Brazil; and includes recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
