Cities of the World: Cities of South America

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Available Formats

---

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

An engaging and visually exciting look at some of South America's major cities.

This series offers readers of 9 and up an engaging and visually exciting look at some of the world's major cities.

Cityscapes draw in the reader with facts about the iconic buildings that help to shape each city's unique identity. Data-packed pages give the essential details about each featured city, including where to go, what to do and things to eat on a visit, as well as information about the city's history.

The cities of South America covered in the book are Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogota, Columbia; Santiago, Chile; Caracas, Venezuela; Quito, Ecuador; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cuzco, Peru; Montevideo, Uruguay; Georgetown, Guyana; La Paz, Bolivia; Paramaribo, Suriname; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Lima, Peru; Manaus, Brazil; Cuenca, Ecuador; Potosi, Bolivia; Cartagena, Columbia and Asuncion, Paraguay.

Titles in the 6-book series feature the cities of Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America.

Author Bio

Liz Gogerly (Author)

Liz Gogerly is a former teacher and has been writing children's books about geography, history and PSHE for over twenty years. Biography and telling stories about real people is her speciality. In 2020 she won the SLA award for 'Heroes that Help Us From Around the World'. She publishes adult biographies under the name Liz Flavell. Liz loves music, dancing, cooking, cats and kids.

Rob Hunt (Author)

Rob Hunt is a writer and former primary school teacher. He has worked on a wide variety of children's information books, mostly specialising in geography. His other interests include history, music, film and sport.

Victor Beuren (Illustrator)

The illustrator, Victor Beuren, lives in Santa Catarina, Brazil. He worked in art direction in the advertising industry for many years before becoming a full-time artist. His work, in ink, watercolour and digital media, has won international recognition, including by the Society of Illustrators.