Amazing Asia

An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Jason Lyon

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WIDE EYED
21 January 2025

Children's & Educational; Libraries, museums, schools (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Encyclopaedias (Children's&YA)

Series: Epic Continents

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Described as an 'Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent', this is a colourful introduction to the countries and cultures of Asia.

Divided into geographical regions rather than countries (eg 'South Asia' covers India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh), it devotes double page spreads to subjects such as 'Journey through Time', 'History Spotlights', 'People and Culture', 'Spectacular Sights' and 'Today/Tomorrow'.

Information is presented in paragraphs interspersed with many illustrations set against coloured backgrounds. Great for middle primary ages! Lindy

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 five geographic regions - East, West, North and Central, South and South East.

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 timelineand history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts.

People and culture: Learn aboutthe 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, andthe Mekong river.

Spectacular sights:

Discover anawe-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 excitingfuture 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 aboutAsia's reachacross the globe with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming andspirituality, 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, thisisa breathtaking, thought-provoking and inspiring read for the whole family.

By: Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Illustrated by: Jason Lyon
Imprint: WIDE EYED
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 310mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780711288317
ISBN 10: 0711288313
Series: Epic Continents
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 21 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

RashmiSirdeshpande 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. Sheloves 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.

Reviews for Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent

“This gorgeous encyclopedia explores the diversity, history and wildlife of Asia, and is illustrated by maps, timelines and stunning vistas.” * The Bookseller *