In the Land of the Jaguar: South America and Its People

by Gena K. Gorrell

Book Overview

South America's story is as varied as its geography of soaring mountains, scorching deserts, and lush rainforests. In Ecuador alone, there are 25,000 kinds of plants, 1,500 species of birds, 4,500... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887767567
• ISBN13: 9780887767562
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A welcome educational addition to grade school and children's libraries

In the Land of the Jaguar: South America and Its People is an amazing tour of the history, geography, people, and culture of South America for young adult readers. Featuring colorful art by award-winning illustrator Andrej Krystoforski on almost every page, In the Land of the Jaguar is divided an introductory chapter plus eleven more chapters each devoted to a different South American nation, from Argentina to Venezuela. Written in a tone that is reader-friendly without being patronizing, In the Land of the Jaguar is a welcome educational addition to grade school and children's libraries. Highly recommended.