"You may have heard that Asia's Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. But did you know that Earth's deepest lake, Lake Baikal, is also in Asia? And would it surprise you to learn that the continent is home to a flower that smells like rotting meat? Discover extreme facts about Asia in this fun and kooky book"--

"Which continent has two of the highest mountains in the world? Asia! Find out about Asia's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book"--

This book introduces readers to the climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people of Asia. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Learn about Asia, it being the largest continent with the highest population and land mass.

Photographs and brief text examine the factors affecting the near-extinct animals of Asia and what is being done to help alleviate the problem.

Intended for students and non-specialists. Covers all aspects of modern Asia (economics, religion, technology, politics, education, the arts, environmental issues, international relations, and scientific advances). Useful both for those researching common themes across Asian culture and for those examining a particular country.

"This work traces the history of the nomadic steppe tribes and sedentary inhabitants of the oasis city-states of Central Asia from pre-history to the present. Particular focus is placed on the unique melting pot cultures that this region has produced over millennia"--Provided by publisher.