South America

South America is the world's fourth-largest continent in land area. From Brazil to Chile, from Colombia to Argentina, South America is home to 12 countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the heights of the Andes Mountains or the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest, this book uses clear, concise language to examine the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the South American continent.