For social studies teachers - or anyone fascinated by the politics and culture of the Americas - the BBC has assembled this compendium of profiles for every nation in North and South America. From Argentina to Venezuela, the material here is sure to provide fuel for lectures, discussions, readings, homework, and other classroom assignments. Comprehensive in scope, the profiles are well written and accessible; they are often accompanied by vivid images, and sometimes by audio or video content. For instance, students may learn about Mexico that the 2 million square kilometer country is "a nation where affluence, poverty, natural splendour and urban blight rub shoulders." They may also listen to Mexico's national anthem, read about the history of the "de-facto one-party system" that dominated Mexico's politics for 70 years, and learn about current leaders. Related news stories also appear on the right hand side of the page making it easy for educators to reference current events as they unpack the complexities of each nation.