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South America is the fourth-largest continent in the world. It touches North America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.

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Gauchos are South American cowboys. Their job of herding and caring for horses, cows, and other ranch animals is very important. They are admired and considered heroes.

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The Amazon rain forest has many different plants and animals. Would you like to see any of these in real life? Which ones would you like to see?

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Have you read another book about South America? What did you learn?

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The Amazon rain forest is being destroyed. Why do you think that it is important for scientists to help stop people from cutting down the trees?

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