Introducing Asia
Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
1114558843
Introducing Asia
Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
8.95 In Stock
Introducing Asia

Introducing Asia

by Anita Ganeri
Introducing Asia

Introducing Asia

by Anita Ganeri

Paperback

$8.95 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781432980474
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 07/01/2013
Series: Introducing Continents
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile: 690L (what's this?)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.

Table of Contents

About Asia 4

Famous Places 6

Geography 8

Weather 12

Animals 14

Plants 16

Natural Resources 18

People 20

Culture and Sports 22

Countries 24

Countryside and Cities 26

Fun Facts 28

Quiz 29

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews