south america

Presents volume four of a five volume set that describes the contributions made by native North, Central, and South American peoples in the area of science and technology, and contains photographs, maps, and illustrations depicting the development of writing, construction of mounds, calendars, base twenty math system, and much more.

Examines the plants and animals of the Amazonian rain forest.

In this folktale from the Andes, a clever guinea pig repeatedly outsmarts the fox that wants to eat him for dinner.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Presents an examination of the geographic, cultural, and human landscape of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492, and includes information from historical and archaeological perspectives that offers a new view of pre-Columbian America.

Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

An examination of the plants and animals of the Amazonian rain forest.

Presents a traditional Amazon folk tale about the people of a village who learn the importance of taking care of nature and not being too greedy.

A scientist finds dinosaurs roaming in an unexplored area in South America.

Two adventurers parachute into the jungle of Peru and uncover a pygmy tribe's frightening secret.