South America is a very interesting and continent. The northern of the continent is by the Amazon Rainforest. The Amazon is one of the most important in the world and is home to thousands of species of plants and animals. Many are only found in the Amazon and still others have not even been discovered yet. The Amazon is also important for the of South America. products such as chocolate, rubber, coffee, and many kinds of medicine are from the plants found within the rainforest. Even from the skin of some species of tree frogs are being used as medicines. Other parts of South America are very different. The western part of South America is covered by the Andes Mountains. Southern South America is a cold, blustery place. It is home to many species of penguins, seals, and whales. To learn more about South America, visit www.mrnussbaum.com/sa.htm