An illustrated discussion of seven natural wonders of the area, including Angel Falls, the Amazon River, the Atacama Desert, the G?lapagos Islands, Montecristo Cloud Forest, Po?s Volcano, and the Andes Mountains.
Provides information about the Inca, a group of people who lived in the Andes Mountains of South America hundreds of years ago, discussing the Inca Empire, their skills as builders and farmers, the fall of the empire at the hands of the Spanish, and the Inca legacy.
Text, photographs, and maps introduce information about the climate, land use, resources, plants and animals, population, politics, and religions of South America.
Profiles these endangered animals and describes the habitats and climates that sustain their populations. Students learn about the various factors that lead to animal endangerment and about the programs and laws that aim to help South America's threatened animals.
A biography of the Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, discussing the tactics he used to conquer the Incan Empire with only two hundred men and sixty horses.
An examination of Native American life, discussing the festivals and ceremonies celebrated by various tribes throughout the year and in different regions. Includes a chronology and glossary.
Introduces the life of Francisco Pizarro, the explorer who was sent to Peru by the king of Spain to conquer the Incas and claim their land and wealth for the Spanish crown.
