South America is home to the Amazon rainforest, a place with legendary status and one of the world’s most treasured locations. With their Spanish, Portuguese, African and South American indigenous heritage, the people of South America manage to combine their cultural heritages to produce populations that are vibrant and unique.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Some continents are surrounded by water, but others have borders with each other that are often difficult to define. Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth’s continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live.
By:
John Lesley Imprint: Redback Publishing Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 270mm,
Width: 216mm,
ISBN:9781761401008 ISBN 10: 1761401009 Series:Continents of the World Pages: 32 Publication Date:01 March 2025 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
John Lesley was an experienced science and geography teacher before becoming an author.