Ecuador
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Introduces Ecuador, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.
Discovering South America: History, Politics, and Culture Series
This series delves into the rich and complex history of South America. It explores the pivotal political events and transformative forces that have shaped the continent. Finally, it focuses on the vibrant and diverse cultural expressions that define its people.
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Chile
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Chile
Uruguay
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Guyana
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Guyana
Paraguay
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Introduces Paraguay, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.
Venezuela
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Venezuela. When Spanish explorers arrived on the coast of South America, they found that natives had built their homes on stilts along the the swampy shore of Lake Maracaibo. Because this reminded the Europeans of the city of Venice, they named the region Venezuela (Little Venice). Today, Venezuela is one of the leading oil-producing nations in the world. It has a high rate of population growth, and most of its people live in urban areas. As the sixth largest country in Latin America, Venezuela has great influences on its neighbors economically, politically, and culturally
Peru
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more
Suriname
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Introduces Suriname, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.
Colombia
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Discusses the land, history, economy, cities and communities, people and culture, and festivals of Colombia
Bolivia
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Argentina - Discovering South America
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Argentina. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals