South America

Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, Continents of the World provides students with essential information about our world. Each volume focuses on one continent and gives students an up-to-date and detailed look at its peoples and their diverse cultures and religions; its natural resources, environments, and wildlife; its varied economies; and its politics and strategic importance in the global community. Students will learn about each continent's history as well as its challenges in the 21st century. Each title features intriguing "fact files" on nearly every page and a wealth of maps, charts, and focus boxes that support and enhance the text.