South America

A chronicle of the people, matches, and world events that shaped the South American men's Argentine soccer team known as River Plate, from its founding in 1901 to today.

Explore the cloud forests of South America and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.

What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.

When animals die out, the last survivor is called an endling. Readers will discover the moving story of the last Pinta Island tortoise, how it came to extinction, the scientists who cared for and studied it, and what can be done to protect our incredible...

Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals,...

Learn all about one of the most unique places on the planet, the Galápagos islands, in this beautifully illustrated children's book. This is the ultimate book about the Galápagos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals...

What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Brazilians.

What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Brazilians.

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...

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 Peru! Hike through the clouds to ancient cities of the Andes Mountains. Hear the calls of birds in the Amazon rain forest. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this beautiful South American country.

A historical overview of the Aztec civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the nobles to the commoners, including the Mexican empire's growth and decline.

For fans of The Little Blue Truck, Red Truck and The Little Engine That Could, a rhyming ode to a colorful South American bus and the collective spirit of its people. This joyful and rhyming picture book written by a debut author and illustrated by the...

What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title. Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru,...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts in the Galapagos Islands!! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the...

Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of the Inca Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

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...

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

Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals,...

What is it like to live in or visit Chile? What makes Chile's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Chileans.

What is it like to live in or visit Chile? What makes Chile's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Chileans.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec Civilization. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments...

What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.

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...

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...

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.

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!

Welcome to Australia! See kangaroos hopping across the land. Enjoy a meal outdoors. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Climb high into the Andes Mountains of Peru to discover Machu Picchu, the hidden city built by the Inca Empire. How did the Inca people build such an amazing city with huge stones, and why was it abandoned? This book is your guide to one of the world's...

Climb high into the Andes Mountains of Peru to discover Machu Picchu, the hidden city built by the Inca Empire. How did the Inca people build such an amazing city with huge stones, and why was it abandoned? This book is your guide to one of the world's...

Travel to Easter Island and meet the Moai, the huge stone statues that watch over the island! How were these giant figures made and moved by the people of the island long ago? This book takes you on a trip to uncover the secrets of these stone giants...

Travel to Easter Island and meet the Moai, the huge stone statues that watch over the island! How were these giant figures made and moved by the people of the island long ago? This book takes you on a trip to uncover the secrets of these stone giants...

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...