Descubriendo Sudamérica: Historia, Política y Cultura Serie

Introduces Ecuador, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.

Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Chile

Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Guyana

Introduces Paraguay, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.

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

Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more

Introduces Suriname, describing its history, politics, culture, and geography.

Discusses the land, history, economy, cities and communities, people and culture, and festivals of Colombia

Named for Simón Bolívar, Bolivia is a landlocked nation in the heart of South America, known for its stunning landscapes, including snowy mountains, tropical rainforests, and grasslands, as well as its rich mineral resources. The Andes Mountain range occupies the western third of the country, home to the majority of its 10 million residents. Over 60% of the population identifies as Native American, historically marginalized by the white and mestizo minority. The election of Evo Morales as the first indigenous president in 2006 and the adoption of a new constitution in 2009 marked significant progress for Native American rights and freedoms. Despite these advancements, Bolivia remains one of the least-developed and poorest countries in Latin America, facing numerous challenges. Each title in this series offers a wealth of information, including color photos, maps, a chronology of events, recipes, festival listings, and project ideas. It also features back matter like an index, further reading lists, and a glossary. Key Icons throughout the books encourage readers to enhance their knowledge and explore diverse perspectives. These include "Words to Understand," defined at the beginning of each chapter, and sidebars with highlighted graphics, enriching the reader's experience and comprehension.

Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Argentina. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals