Explore South America

by Molly Aloian, Bobbie Kalman

Overview

The world’s largest tropical rain forest and the world’s longest mountain range are both found on the continent of South America. This beautiful new book introduces children to the fascinating physical and social geography of South America. Children will be eager to learn about
• the countries in South America
• how South America is connected to North America
• South America’s major landforms and bodies of water
• people, plants, and animals in the rain forests, grasslands, and deserts
• urban and rural life
• South America’s natural resources

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778730903
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	03/28/2007
Series:	Exploring the Continents , #7
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,086,850
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	IG700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

More water than land     4
Discover South America     6
Four directions     8
What is climate?     10
Mountains and islands     12
Areas of water     14
Tropical rain forests     16
Grassy areas     18
Dry deserts     20
Cities and towns     22
Village life     24
Resources in nature     26
South American culture     28
Postcards from South America     30
Glossary and Index     32