Ages 6 to 10 years. The world's largest tropical rain forest and the world's longest mountain range are both found on the continent of South America. This beautiful new book introduces children to the fascinating physical and social geography of South America. Children will be eager to learn about: the countries in South America; how South America is connected to North America; South America's major landforms and bodies of water; people, plants, and animals in the rain forests, grasslands, and deserts; urban and rural life; South America's natural resources.