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Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

Sirdeshpande, Rashmi
Lyon, Jason

Hardcover

Series: Epic Continents

General Juvenile NonfictionHistory

Publisher Price: $30.00

ISBN10: 0711288321
ISBN13: 9780711288324
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Published: Oct 1 2024
Pages: 112
Weight: 2.25
Height: 0.80 Width: 10.40 Depth: 12.40
Language: English
Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendor, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions--East, West, North and Central, South and South East.

*A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Multicultural Book of 2024*

Each regional section includes:

  • Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.
  • Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests, and conflicts.
  • People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.
  • Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, Banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.
  • Spectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra, and the ancient city of Samarkand.
  • Change makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life--e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.
  • Today, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day, and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.

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