Describes the geography, weather and climate, and plants and animals of South America, a continent of contrasts.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Central and South America and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

Welcome to a South American rain forest! As you push your way through the thick, green jungle, you see, hear, and feel the wildlife. Howler monkeys screech overhead as they munch on leaves. Antbirds swoop by in search of tasty bugs. Day and night in the rain forest, the hunt is on to find food-and to avoid becoming someone else's next meal. All living things are connected to one another in a food chain, from animal to animal, animal to plant, plant...

"Scientists know surprisingly little about sloths, but Becky Cliffe is working to change that. Visit the steamy jungles of Central and South America to see these adorable animals up close--and find out ways to protect them"--

"Simple text and illustrations describe sabertooth cats, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations describe phorusrhacos, how they lived, and how they became extinct. Sumario en español: El texto y las ilustraciones simples describen phorusrhacos, cómo vivieron, y cómo llegaron a estar extintos.

"Peru is a South American country with stunning sights and culture, including the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain, the ancient ruins of the Inca Empire, and so much more!"--