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DISCOVERING SOUTH AMERICA:
H I STORY , POL I T I CS , AND CULTURE
South America is the fourth-largest continent on earth, and is home to
more than 386 million people. These lavishly illustrated books survey
the countries of this continent, and detail the geography, history,
economy, and culture of each nation. Each of these 64-page books is
written in an easy-to-understand style, and includes numerous color
illustrations and maps. A chronology, glossary of terms, a guide to
additional resources for more information, text-dependent questions
and report ideas, and an index supplement the up-to-date information
provided within the books.
Set ISBN
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978-1-4222-3293-4
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$397.80
$298.35 (S&L)
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30.60
22.95 (S&L)
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38.60
28.95 (S&L)
Trim Size: 8 x 8 • 64 pages
Full color • Library bound
Grade Level: 7-12
Argentina ..............................................-3294-1 -8637-1
Bolivia ..................................................-3295-8 -8638-8
Brazil ....................................................-3296-5 -8639-5
Chile ....................................................-3297-2 -8640-1
Colombia ..............................................-3298-9 -8641-8
Ecuador ................................................-3299-6 -8642-5
Guyana .................................................-3300-9 -8643-2
Paraguay ..............................................-3301-6 -8644-9
Peru .....................................................-3302-3 -8645-6
South America: Facts And Figures ..........-3303-0 -8646-3
Suriname ..............................................-3304-7 -8647-0
Uruguay ................................................-3305-4 -8648-7
Venezuela .............................................-3306-1 -8649-4
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E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C ON S
In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team
has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader
with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.
Series Consultant:
James D. Henderson,
Professor of International Studies,
Coastal Carolina University; Co-Author,
A Reference Guide to Latin American History
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This series is packed with material…
an excellent current source of information
on most South American countries.
Recommended.
— Library Media Connection
From 1500 to 1815 Salvador was the nation’s busiest port. Prized
shipments of sugar from the northeast and gold and diamonds from the mines
in the south passed through Salvador. It was a golden age for the city. Many of
the city’s
baroque
churches, private homes, squares, and even the hand-
chipped paving bricks have been preserved as part of Brazil’s historic past.
In Salvador, the African influence on Brazilian culture remains
prominent. Spicy dishes are still called by their African names (
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