Mapping South America
About 140 million years ago, South America and Africa broke apart, eventually drifting to their current positions on Earth. But when looking at a map of the two, they still look like puzzle pieces! Readers will learn many fascinating facts about the geography of South America. Colorful photographs and detailed maps introduce them to a continent full of high mountains, bustling cities, and fertile grasslands. Fact boxes enhance the main content further as readers expand their knowledge of South America's diverse landforms and cultures, as well as their map skills!
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Mapping South America
About 140 million years ago, South America and Africa broke apart, eventually drifting to their current positions on Earth. But when looking at a map of the two, they still look like puzzle pieces! Readers will learn many fascinating facts about the geography of South America. Colorful photographs and detailed maps introduce them to a continent full of high mountains, bustling cities, and fertile grasslands. Fact boxes enhance the main content further as readers expand their knowledge of South America's diverse landforms and cultures, as well as their map skills!
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Mapping South America

Mapping South America

by Mark Harasymiw
Mapping South America

Mapping South America

by Mark Harasymiw

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Overview

About 140 million years ago, South America and Africa broke apart, eventually drifting to their current positions on Earth. But when looking at a map of the two, they still look like puzzle pieces! Readers will learn many fascinating facts about the geography of South America. Colorful photographs and detailed maps introduce them to a continent full of high mountains, bustling cities, and fertile grasslands. Fact boxes enhance the main content further as readers expand their knowledge of South America's diverse landforms and cultures, as well as their map skills!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433991196
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/01/2013
Series: Mapping the World
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: NC990L (what's this?)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

All Over the Continent 4

Location, Location, Location 6

Areas of South America 8

The Andes 10

Central Plains: The Amazon 12

Central Plains: Llanos and the Pampas 14

The Eastern Highlands and Africa 16

People and Culture 18

Amazing Facts About South America 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

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