south america

Introduces the history, land, and food of the countries of South America, and includes recipes for such dishes as black bean casserole from Brazil, beef soup from Argentina, and almond meringue from Chile.

High in the mountains of South America, a wise cook teaches a stubborn, bossy king how to rule his kingdom wisely.

Examines the development of costume and fashion over the course of history, focusing on the styles and trends of the societies of early America, including the Incan, Mayan, Aztec, Spanish and Portuguese, Native American, and British, French, and American colonial. Includes photographs and a time line.

Explains the various elements of the Incas, including their history, daily life, religion, cooking and eating, trading and transportation, and more.

Photographs and text discuss Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition in search of the lost city of the Incas. Describes how the Machu Picchu was found.

Introduces the legal systems and regulations used by different societies among the native peoples of Central and South America.

Traces the rise of the Incan civilization with emphasis on their culture, social structure, government, economy, and the fatal encounter with the Spanish conquistadors which brought about the end of their society.

An examination of the plants and animals of the Amazonian rainforest.

Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's southern continents that have become extinct.

Surveys the living conditions in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia for the people and unusual animals that live there.