A very brief introduction to the geography and various regions of Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world.

You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth's deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book.

There's no shortage of fun facts to know about Asia. With dozens of countries and an area of more than 17 million square miles (44-million square kilometers), it's home to more people than any other continent on Earth. Plus, it boasts both the highest and lowest points on the planet! Using eye-catching photographs, informative graphic elements, and engaging text, this book guides readers on a fact-filled journey through the largest continent in the...

Which continent has two of the highest mountains in the world? Asia! Find out about Asia's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book.

This title introduces readers to the region of Asia. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into Asia's rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.

This book introduces readers to the climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people of Asia. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of Asia. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions, detailed photographs, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, and our Continents of the World series lets young readers explore all sorts of exotic places! Brilliant color photographs, maps,...

Introduces the geography, topography, climate, flora, fauna, and population of the continent of Asia. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique, and which plants, animals, and people live there today. Special features include a current-events time line, a detailed...