South America by Simon Scoones
South America is a continent of contrasts, from crowded cities like Rio de Janeiro to the icy wilderness of Patagonia and the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin. Some South American countries enjoy relative wealth, thanks to plentiful natural resources and thriving industries, while others struggle with poverty, debt and the illegal drug trade. With the continent's riches being so unequally distributed, it will be a massive challenge for governments to give all young South Americans a chance of a bright future. This authoritative new series describes the history, landscape, culture, economy and people of this continent. This title is also packed full of fascinating facts, maps and statistics. A statistical compendium at the back provides a handy reference guide for key statistical data.
Simon Scoones is Education Project Manager for Worldaware, where he is the author of globaleye.org.uk website for schools as well as other printed resources on global issues. He is also a teacher-training tutor at the Institute of Education, University of London. Duncan McGregor is a Senior Lecturer in Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has carried out research throughout the tropics and has researched and published works on the Amazonian regions of Colombia and Brazil.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750246767 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750246766 |
| Title | South America |
| Author | Simon Scoones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2005-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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