Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

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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. Amazing Asia brings readers bang up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of Asian culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's cultural reach across the globe, with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming, and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology. Celebratory, and all-encompassing,this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia. From the Singing Dunes of Mongolia and the towering peaks of the Himalayas – to the rise of tech, artificial intelligence, mega-cities, and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking, and inspiring read for the whole family.
ASIN: 0711288321
VSKU: DBV.0711288321.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Sirdeshpande, Rashmi|Lyon, Jason
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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