South America (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

by Rebecca Hirsch

Overview

An incredible variety of climates and biomes span the territory of South America. As a result, the continent contains some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth.

Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife. In this book readers learn about the continent of South America, including the geography, native animals, people and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531292815
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/07/2012
Series:	Rookie Read-About Geography
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	141,510
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	450L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Hirsch is a scientist-turned-writer and the author of many books for young readers.

Table of Contents

Welcome to South America! 5

People and Places 9

Amazing Animals 17

Visit South America 23

Modern Marvels 28

Meet a Jaguar 30

Words You Know 31

Index 32

Facts for Now 32

About the Author 32