Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Chile.

Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Colombia. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.

Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru; and includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.

An introduction to Venezuela, discussing the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the South American country, and including a calendar of Venezuelan festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Named for the Surinen Indians who once lived within its borders, Suriname is located on the northeastern coast of South America. It is the continent's smallest independent nation. Dense tropical rain forests cover much of the country's sparsely populated, mountainous interior. Most of Surinames population-of East Indian, African, and mixed-race descent-live in the flat coastal region to the north. Settled in the mid-1600s by the English, the colony...