Asia

by Wendy Vierow

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a land of contrasts. It is creased by several mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, which includes Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. The lowest place can be found in Asia's Dead Sea. There are 46 countries on the continent, with two--China and India--that are each populated by more than one billion people. It is a continent of political diversity, with countries featuring governments that range from...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823966895
• ISBN13: 9780823966899
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5