south america

Alicia, a young tribeswoman living in a village in the Amazonian jungle of Peru, tells about the two American women anthropologists who arrive to study her people's way of life.

Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of South America, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.

The story of a wayfaring couple who spend all their spare time roving Argentine pampas, Chilean deserts, and Bolivian sierras, poring over faded newspapers and musty documents, and poking around cemeteries to solve the mystery of the American West: what really happened to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid?.

Details the life and exploits of Francisco Pizarro, a Spaniard who explored parts of Central and South America in the 1520s and 30s.

Explorers searching for a New World found a continent teeming with life and opportunity. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge. They will also learn about the exploits of famous explorers such as Francisco Pizarro and Americo Vespucci while full-color photographs show the continent in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Social Studies Content, Web Sites.

A biography of the South American general and revolutionary, often called the "George Washington of South America," who helped liberate Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela from the domination of Spain.

An illustrated account of the religions, myths, and legends of the native inhabitants of South America.

A family in South America eagerly prepares for the excitement of Carnaval.

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.

Text and photographs highlight the cultural achievements, both material and spiritual, of the ancient Incas.