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.

 

This book is part of a book series called Continents Of the World .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Simon Scoones is a writer and researcher on environmental issues and education. He has travelled widely across six continents and has taught in international schools in Singapore and Antwerp. He is now the Development Education Manager for Worldaware, a London-based educational organization.