The perfect way to introduce kids to the animals of the world! For kids 5 and up , with awesome photos and fun facts to interest grades K-5 - 22 wild animals of South America including piranha, jaguar, flamingo, chinchilla, golden dart frog, sloth, tamarin, and more - Close-up photographs of each animal, along with correct pronunciation and interesting facts about the animals in their natural habitat - Maps of South America to show its location in the world and learn what countries make up the continent Delve into this fun, fact-filled book that explores the animals of the expansive continent of South America! Each continent of the world has its own history, climate, and natural biomes. Within South America's deserts, mountains, and Amazon rainforest live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and river creatures! Inside this book, kids ages 5 and up will discover fascinating information about 22 animal species who make their home in South America, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. Kids will also learn which countries make up South America, where it is on a world map, explore a glossary of common animal kingdom terminology, and get further reading recommendations so they can keep learning. Species include: Alpaca - Capybara - Chinchilla - Coati - Galapagos Tortoise - Giant Anteater - Green Anaconda - Keel-Billed Toucan - Llama - Marine Iguana - Red-Bellied Piranha - Scarlet Macaw - South American Tapir - Southern Viscacha - And more! Children will be engaged for hours with the amazing information and full-color close-up photos of each animal—most in their natural habitat. Teach your kids about the animals of the world with Awesome Animals of South America ! ...an interesting abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young. - School Library Connection Explore the Fascinating Animals on the Expansive Continent of South America Within South America's deserts, mountains, and Amazon rainforest live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and river creatures. Together we'll learn about 22 different species making their home in South America, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND The habitats, descriptions, and fun facts about 22 of South America's most interesting animals Full-color photos and maps Further reading recommendations Glossary for common animal kingdom terminology Praise for the "Awesome Animals" series ". . . an interesting, abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL