A collection of tales from various South American Indian cultures, including Caraja, Bororo, Tupinamba, Sherente, and others.

Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were explorers in North and South America.

Presents a comprehensive study of South American immigration to the United States, and discusses the history of the Americas, conflict in South America, and contributions to American society and culture.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, sports and arts, religions, culture, and people of South America's third largest republic.

Presents the story of the sixteenth-century conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro. In eleven years Pizarro overthrew an empire that was almost 400 years old. Although he established the current capital, religion, and culture of Peru, he is still widely reviled throughout South America as a greedy conqueror.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, people, sports, and points of interest of the capital and largest city of Argentina, South America, a port city on the Río de la Plata.

Describes the geography, history, economy, natural resources, culture, religion, and people of the South American country of Colombia.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Examines explorations of waterways and land around the world and throughout history, chronicling famous explorers and their journeys.