South America

What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!

The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering...

Discover the sights and sounds of Brazil through the eyes of a young girl and her great-grandmother as they share in the excitement of Carnaval!BISA'S CARNAVAL is the 2022 Bronze Medal Winner of the Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children's Picture...

Take a captivating journey across the continent of South America to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in South America's distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you deep inside the Amazon rain forest, across...

The Seventh Sun faces destruction as Mayana and Ahkin race to save their world in the finale to this "compulsively readable" series (Rachel A. Marks, author of Fire and Bone).To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the...

The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families' feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always...

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A poetic introduction to a distinctive island ecosystem that is home to many species found nowhere else on Earth. Using the same poetry/science note format as Serengeti, Galápagos tells the complex story of a young volcanic ecosystem influenced by...

Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It's an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu...

A very simple introduction to the geography; topography; flora; fauna; and people of South America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions; detailed photographs; a phonetic glossary; sources for further research; and an...

Have you heard of the deadly mummy's curse that protects King Tut's tomb? How about the cursed Hope Diamond, said to bring ruin to whoever owns it? Read on to learn more about the making and breaking of spooky curses throughout history--and uncover...

The glories of Inca and Pre-Columbian South America are vividly captured in this richly illustrated story of the rise and fall of the people of the region. The civilization's superbly imaginative craftsmanship in gold and silver, its beautiful textiles,...

The Courage of the Little Hummingbird is a beautiful picture book based on a moving animal fable about heroism, hope, and community, from award-winning creators Leah Henderson and Magaly Morales. When a disastrous forest fire threatens the Great Forest,...

How to Train Your Dragon meets natural history, with real science, in this story of discovery through one of the lens of one of the most historical voyages in history.It's 1835. Cabin boy Simon Covington is on the voyage of a lifetime to the Galapagos...

With thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, this fourth book in the tween series "sure to please young readers looking for a thrill" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) follows three monster-obsessed best friends on a trip to a haunted Mexican pyramid...

With thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, this fourth book in the tween series "sure to please young readers looking for a thrill" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) follows three monster-obsessed best friends on a trip to a haunted Mexican pyramid...

Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun.Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to...

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in the Inca Empire and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as runners carry messages across the vast empire to Machu Picchu, herders care for their llamas, and people honor the Sun god...

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in the Inca Empire and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as runners carry messages across the vast empire to Machu Picchu, herders care for their llamas, and people honor the Sun god...

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Maya and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as stonecutters help build pyramids, athletes face off in a ball game, and priests study the night sky to create a calendar...

In this title, early fluent readers will wake up in ancient Maya and follow characters as they go about their day. Read along as stonecutters help build pyramids, athletes face off in a ball game, and priests study the night sky to create a calendar...

Take a trip to Ecuador! Start in the city of Quito, which is built on the side of a volcano. Then, head into the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some beautiful waterfalls. And don't forget to stop by the colorful Otavalo Market to see some local crafts! Learn...

Take a trip to Brazil! Start in the city of Brasнlia, where you'll find impressive buildings and a beautiful lake. Then, go watch a soccer game or dance at the Carnival festival. And don't forget to say hi to the jaguars and pink river dolphins!...

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways-- paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night,...

In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read. Curious about the letters her older sister Gina receives from a young doctor each month--letters that she is sure contain promises of love--one young girl makes a decision that...

A young boy who loves the Brazilian martial art of capoeira drums up his courage for a moving-up ceremony in this vibrant and inspiring book about never losing one's inner spirit. Tchik. Tchik. Tchik-Tchik-BOOM! Lucas loves capoeira, the Brazilian...

Christmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Venezuela. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a...

Examines the rise and fall of the Aztecs in Mesoamerica. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Aztecs were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

Examines the rise and fall of the Mayans in Mesoamerica. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Mayans were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

A photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village.In May 1942, German U-boats torpedoed...

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.

Today, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu are two of the most iconic tourist attractions in the world. Each year, millions visit to learn more about the religious beliefs of people who lived long ago. This book details the significance of Stonehenge and Machu...

Television shows and movies emphasize gruesome rituals and violent warfare, but what was life really like in pre-Columbian cultures? This book presents a holistic view of Mayan and Amazonian civilizations and includes maps, stunning full-color...

What would it be like to live in Peru? How is Peru's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Peruvians!

What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!

Stunning images help this thoroughly researched, well-written volume bring Aztec history and culture vividly to life for readers. Aztec history is traced from its ancestors' migration to the Valley of Mexico to the lives of their descendants in modern...

An eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil in this "lyrically ambitious tale of exile and reunification" (Kirkus Reviews) from an award-winning poet, based on true events in Chile. Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among...

In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet. Cesaria is going to perform for the seaside Carnival. She...