Amazing Asia

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An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

By Rashmi Sirdeshpande

Series: Epic Continents

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Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia. Dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the... Read More

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Awe-inspiring encyclopaedic reference celebrating the diverse history, cultures, religions, lifestyles and landscapes of the epic continent of Asia.

Description

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 right up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration to pockets of its culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's 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 mega-cities and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking, and inspiring read for the whole family.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711288317

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jason Lyon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 310.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 112

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande is an award-winning children's author who writes a happy mix of fiction and non-fiction. She was an official World Book Day author for 2022. She loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.

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