"This fantastic journey through the continent of South America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include walking along the Inca Trail in Peru, riding a cable car in Bolivia, and taking a water taxi in Suriname"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
The Human Path across South America -- Drive the Pan-American highway -- Take a Chiva bus in Colombia -- The volcano train in Ecuador -- Go trekking in Peru -- Through Chile by rail -- Bus ride in Argentina -- Ferry boat to Uruguay -- Cable car in Bolivia -- Cargo boat along the Amazon -- Through the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil -- Water taxi in Suriname -- Cargo truck in Venezuela.
