South America

"Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers." -- School Library Journal, starred review "This gentle aquatic fable reminds us that friendship...

Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya...

Discover more about the amazing Maya by "visiting" the city of Chichen Itza. Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya...

The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century! His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he was known...

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain. Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of...

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain. Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of...

Venezuelan Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Venezuela in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Venezuelan heritage are a significant and important part of...

Welcome to Ecuador! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Welcome to Colombia! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Inca mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Inca mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents,...

Winner of the 2017 Pura Belpré Author AwardFans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana, the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful, abundantly illustrated new series. Juana loves many things -- drawing, eating Brussels sprouts,...

A land of Amazonian jungles, Caribbean beaches, and hectic cities, Venezuela is a country of many contrasts. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will...

Explore Brazil, a country with some of the world's most significant natural wonders, as well as some of it's most populous urban areas. Unusual animals like toucans and jaguars call Brazil's lush rainforests their home. The country is also known for its...

Would you have survived in the Maya Empire? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also...

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Explores the baseball career of Miguel Cabrera and his place in the rich history of Latino MLB players.

Explores the baseball career of Jose Altuve and his place in the rich history of Latino MLB players.

Inca mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines Inca mummies and the mummification process. Look inside to uncover these ancient treasures! Each book includes a table of contents,...

South America is a remarkable continent, with its lush Amazon rain forest and its vibrant cities. But did you know that South America has the world's highest waterfall? Or that a South American desert is the driest on Earth? Learn more about the diverse...

How did Jim Jones, the leader of Peoples Temple, convince more than 900 of his followers to commit "revolutionary suicide" by drinking cyanide-laced punch? From a master of narrative nonfiction comes a chilling chronicle of one of the most notorious...

How did Jim Jones, the leader of Peoples Temple, convince more than 900 of his followers to commit "revolutionary suicide" by drinking cyanide-laced punch? From a master of narrative nonfiction comes a chilling chronicle of one of the most notorious...

This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings. There is a spark in you! The spark in you...

This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings. There is a spark in you! The spark in you...

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant...

What happens to a fox that won't stop teasing the others animals? Read this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel...

In this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the almighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler...

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s a good thing he does. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics:...

What happens to a fox that won't stop teasing the others animals? Read this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel...

In this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the almighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler...

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s a good thing he does. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics:...

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Aztecs or Spartans?...

Could you survive a plane crash in the Andes mountain range? Nando Parrado: Crash in the Andes in the True Survival series explores Parrado's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve...

Could you survive a plane crash in the Peruvian jungle? Juliane Koepcke: Lost in Peru in the True Survival series explores Koepcke's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more...

Ring and Asia Wilde's life is anything but ordinary. Some of their closest friends are endangered monkeys and rare birds. Instead of attending middle school, they accompany their parents (scientists who work to save endangered species) on adventures...

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Aztecs or Spartans?...

Could you survive a plane crash in the Andes mountain range? Nando Parrado: Crash in the Andes in the True Survival series explores Parrado's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve...

Could you survive a plane crash in the Peruvian jungle? Juliane Koepcke: Lost in Peru in the True Survival series explores Koepcke's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more...

Ring and Asia Wilde's life is anything but ordinary. Some of their closest friends are endangered monkeys and rare birds. Instead of attending middle school, they accompany their parents (scientists who work to save endangered species) on adventures...