"Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places"--

Answers questions about animals such as why animals eat each other, how long animals live, and what animals do at night.

What language is spoken in Australia? What is Uluru? Where do koala bears live? This book will answer these questions and more. It introduces young readers to the continent of Australia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics that are covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

What would it be like to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome? A young gladiator-in-training explains his path from gladiator school to life-or-death fights in the Roman Coliseum.

"What would it be like to live in the Viking age? This book introduces readers to daily life as a Viking warrior in ancient Norway, from early training to Viking raids"--Provided by publisher.

"Just who were the ancient Greeks and what did they do from day to day? Find out what their homes were like, how they farmed, what they learned at school, and which gods and goddesses they prayed to. Learn about their great achievements--incredible buildings, indoor plumbing and a fearsome army!"--from p.[4] of cover.

Provides simple information about caring for a goldfish, including feeding, cleaning the tank, and what to do if it is ill.

Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.