East and Southeast Asia has long been a powerful player in the world trading system. Whether it's spices like pepper, textiles, rubber, or microprocessors, this region has much to offer the world, including its amazing cultures. Home to many ethnic groups and some of the world's biggest and smallest countries, the region has produced a unique array of cultural traditions. This book's accessible narrative helps readers understand how geographic features,...

Explores the life and many cultures of South Asia, examining their creative expression, religions, and holidays.

Presents an introduction to Asia, describing its climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people.

Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

"Explores the history and geography of Asia, including the countries located there, climate, natural resources, economy, and more! Includes landmark and animal profile special features"--

Numbers can be found all over the Asian continent. The populations of countries, the heights of mountains, and the temperatures of deserts are just some of the numbers readers use to solve math problems about Asia. A helpful answer key is provided to allow readers to check their work. While they're practicing skills meant to support common math curricula, they're also learning social studies curriculum topics, such as geography. Engaging content and...

What do kites, writing, gunpowder, and the number zero have in common? They all have histories in Asia, the world's largest continent.

In Japan in 1853, at the time of U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan, Yoshi, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai one day, learns about America from Majiro and has adventures with Jack, a young cabin boy aboard one of the U.S. ships. Includes historical notes and glossary.

"Gigi doesn't like her name anymore--it's a baby name. Will Gigi find the perfect name?"--Back cover.

Long ago, the emperor of China, seeking a way to help recall the year in which certain events occur, calls upon the animals to race one another and the first twelve to finish will have a year named after them.