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Mason Crest
, an Imprint of National Highlights
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www.masoncrest.comDISCOVERING 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.
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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Actual Text Size
13 Hardcover Titles ©2016
Hardcover Library Price .... $22.95
Hardcover Set Price ........ $298.35
eBook Library Price .......... $28.95
(13 Volumes) ISBN 978-1-4222-3293-4
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
13 VOLUME SET
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C O N 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