South America /
Abramson, Marcia, 1949-
South America / by Marcia Abramson. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm. - X-treme facts: Continents . - X-treme facts: Continents. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
A Continent of Contrasts -- Climate Extremes -- So Much Water -- The Largest Rain Forest -- Heading South -- Spectacular Sights -- Awesome Animals of South America -- Evolutionary Islands -- The Many People of South America -- Vibrant Cities -- Fabulous Food -- Extreme Fun -- Make a Sloth.
"Did you know that South America is home to the largest rainforest in the world? The Amazon Rainforest is so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to reach the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world's driest desert? Or that there are snowy mountains and icy glaciers? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book"--
Ages 8-10 Bearport Publishing Company. Grades 4-6 Bearport Publishing Company.
9798889164326 9798889164401
2023031459
South America--Geography--Juvenile literature.
South America--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
South America--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
South America / by Marcia Abramson. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm. - X-treme facts: Continents . - X-treme facts: Continents. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
A Continent of Contrasts -- Climate Extremes -- So Much Water -- The Largest Rain Forest -- Heading South -- Spectacular Sights -- Awesome Animals of South America -- Evolutionary Islands -- The Many People of South America -- Vibrant Cities -- Fabulous Food -- Extreme Fun -- Make a Sloth.
"Did you know that South America is home to the largest rainforest in the world? The Amazon Rainforest is so full of plants that it can take ten minutes for rain to reach the forest floor. And would it surprise you to learn that the continent also has the world's driest desert? Or that there are snowy mountains and icy glaciers? Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book"--
Ages 8-10 Bearport Publishing Company. Grades 4-6 Bearport Publishing Company.
9798889164326 9798889164401
2023031459
South America--Geography--Juvenile literature.
South America--Description and travel--Juvenile literature.
South America--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.