American Museum of Natural History
In Pictures: Flamingo
Fifteen photos take scholars on a journey to Laguna Grande, Argentina to observe how a group of scientists work with native flamingos. Stunning images showoff the flamingo, its environment, scientists in the wild, and the impact the...
MadSci Network
What Plates Are Colliding to Form the Andes Mountains?
Read the informative and detailed explanation of what plates are colliding to form the Andes Mountains. David Scarboro provides his expert advice to help students understand the answer to this question.
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Ecuador Explorer: The Andes
Detailed information about individual cities of the Andes Mountains.
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Mountain Institute: Learning About Mountains, Explore Mountains
The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: The Andes Expedition
Take an exciting exploration of South America, driving northward along the Andes, crossing back and forth between Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Explore the natural environment, culture, and people. It includes journals,...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas
In the Andes Mountains lies the focus of the research presented in this exhibit, Machu Picchu, thought to be a retreat for ancient rulers of the Inca.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mountain Ranges
Learn about the geography of the world's mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Rockies, Andes, and Alps on this site.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Ecuador
Learn about Ecuador, such as what to do in its capital city Quito, the Andes, the Amazon, the Galapagos Islands, and other places to see in this South American country.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Peru
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors: Growth of the Inca Empire
Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...
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Andean Botanical Information System
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Peru an Introduction
Explore and learn about the colorful and fascinating culture, people, and history of Peru. Learn about the attractions in the country and view pictures.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
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Care: Virtual Field Trip to Bolivia
Come and explore Bolivia with this fascinating virtual field trip. Learn all about the culture and challenges facing Bolivia as well as gathering information about the country and viewing vivid pictures of the region.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Chile
Great destination guide and country profile of Chile featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: El Ecuador
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Ecuador's Mt.Chimborazo. An additional link provides more information on the indigenous people of Ecuador. Great reading selection for beginning...
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