asia

Provides an exploration of Asia, discussing its climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.

"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores the effects of this expansion, including the growth of towns, the formation of guilds, the increasing demand for luxury items, and the famous travels to China of a merchant named Marco Polo"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that the continent of Asia is home to more than 4.3 billion people? Asia is the largest of the seven continents. It boasts natural wonders like Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. Discover more intriguing facts in Asia, an Exploring Continents book"--Back cover.

Simple text and photographs introduce the continent of Asia, including the people, places, and animals. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through Asia! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural and thematic maps.

A biography that follows explorer Marco Polo and his family on a 25 year journey through the trade routes now known as Spice Road. Also highlights the importance of the Polos' role as cultural emissaries during a time of limited global exchange.

"Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about which countries should be considered part of Asia? Read this book to learn more about the diverse continent of Asia, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to Asia that discusses its climate, plants, animals, economy, history, culture and other related topics and includes a quiz.

Earth s highest and lowest surface points can be found in Asia, the largest continent. Travelers flock to Asia to gaze upon the Great Wall and the Taj Mahal. Some even aspire to climb Mount Everest! Pick up this book to discover more about this continent that is home to more than four billion people.