Other editions of book Asia

This updated edition asks you to pack your bags. We are on our way to Asia! Learn about the highest place on Earth, the lowest place on Earth, and the biggest country in the world. Turn the pages of this book to find out: why the northern part of Russia is sometimes called a cold desert, how long it took to build the beautiful Taj Mahal in India, what makes the Dead Sea special.

Explore the world with the Continents series. Each book introduces readers to one of the seven continents and gives an overview of its main features. It describes the major landforms of the continent, its climate and vegetation, as well as the people and animals that live there. Find out about the highest mountains, hottest deserts, biggest lakes and longest rivers in the world, and learn about the continent's big cities, countryside, famous places and much more! Each continent is brought to life through: - large full-colour photographs and maps - a list of 'fast facts' - a glossary and an index.