South America Famous Places Of The World

"... these wonderfully thought out non fiction books .... would be especially useful for school projects or ..for an interesting read" Reading Time, Vol 51, No 1 2007 Packed with detail for middle- to upper-primary students, this title explores the continent of South America from the Andes to the Galapagos Islands. This fascinating title is packed with detail on famous places in South America, from the Andes to Galapagos Islands. Students will read fascinating facts about each place and discover what makes it famous. Breathtaking and amazing photos will bring each place to life. Some of the famous places covered are formed by nature and some are built by humans. It may be famous for its: • formation • construction • antiquity • size • function • cultural importance • religious importance. This book is part of the Famous Places of the World series. Each book presents twelve major built and natural wonders in the continent of focus. Special features • a map and key showing the location of each place in the continent • ‘Fact Finder’ box providing vital statistics • ‘Zoom In’ boxes of surprising facts • ‘Inside story’ feature—‘behind the scenes’ special information. Contents Wonders of South America Amazon River Statue of Christ the Redeemer Peninsula Valdes Galapagos Islands Tiwanaku Angel Falls Nazca Lines Atacama Desert Itaipu Dam The Andes Machu Picchu Lake Titicaca