south america

Presents in text and illustrations the traditional costumes of the countries of South America. Includes a full description of each costume, its cultural significance, its historical derivation, and the context in which the costume was worn.

An introduction to the life of Spanish explorer and soldier, Francisco Pizarro, and his conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru.

Describes the history, culture, and daily lives of the Yanomami peoples of the Amazon rain forest, and includes color photos, "fascinating facts," and a glossary.

Describes many foods native to the Americas, including corn, peppers, peanuts, and chocolate, which were taken to Europe and used in new ways around the world.

Four fundamentalist American missionaries and a soldier of fortune become involved in a fanatical conflict over the fate of the primitive Niaruna Indians living in the Amazon jungle.

Martha Crump chronicles the experiences she has had during the thirty years she has worked as a field biologist in South and Central America.

Presents humorous but detailed information on the first inhabitants and first explorers of the Americas, discussing the Native Americans, Mayans, Aztecs, Vikings, Columbus, and the Spanish Conquest.

Presents an introduction to the continent of South America, and provides information on its geography, plant and animal life, environment, and its people.