How many countries are in South America? Where is the world's tallest waterfall? How long is the Amazon River? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of South America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

Author: Anita Ganeri
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Published: 07/01/2013
Series: Introducing Continents
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 7.50w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781432980528
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159585 / Introducing South America


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 206 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Ganeri, Anita: - Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.