The Exploration of South America

The Exploration of South America
Author: Tim Cooke
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433986280

Explorers searching for a “New World” found a continent teeming with life and opportunity. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge. They will also learn about the exploits of famous explorers such as Francisco Pizarro and Americo Vespucci while full-color photographs show the continent in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic.

The Explorers of South America

The Explorers of South America
Author: Edward Julius Goodman
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806124209

A narrative history of exploration from Christopher Columbus to the 19th century, with journal excerpts, diaries and other writings of the explorers themselves. Goodman has marshaled his wide-ranging research and lifelong interest in exploration into a comprehensive, scholarly history. A reprint of the original 1972 edition, the tales have lost none of their luster.

Atlas of South America

Atlas of South America
Author: Moshe Brawer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 143
Release: 1992-02-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1349125792

From the Amazon Basin to the terraces of Macchu Picchu, here is a complete visual introduction to South America. More than 100 two-colour illustrations, tables and charts are accompanied by a clearly written text that provides an overview of the climate, geography, economy, people, history, and resources of the South American nations and their territories. Part 1 gives an overview of the region; Part 2 covers each country separately. Chapters on the individual countries include the following sections: physical environments and natural regions; climate, economy, agriculture, industry and minerals, history, government and politics, and the nation's capital. The Atlas of South America includes an annotated bibliography, prepared by Linda Vertrees, Chicago Public Library, plus a complete index.

Atlas of Exploration

Atlas of Exploration
Author: Shona Grimbly
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1135970068

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Minerals Yearbook

Minerals Yearbook
Author: Geological Survey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781411341746

This volume of the Minerals Yearbook provides an annual review of mineral production and trade and of mineral-related government and industry developments in more than 175 foreign countries. It is normally published in separate books that cover specific regions. In this publication, the regional books are combined into one commemorative volume. These annual reviews are designed to provide timely statistical data on mineral commodities in various countries. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry structure and ownership, commodity sector developments, infrastructure, and a summary outlook. More information is available on the three volumes of the Minerals Yearbook. Regional Areas Covered: Africa and the Middle East Asia and the Pacific Europe and Central Eurasia North America, Central America, and the Caribbean South America