This informative and easy-to-read new book introduces children to the fascinating and diverse continent of Asia--the largest continent on Earth! Full color photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions--Northern, Central, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Southeastern Asia. Simple text describes

* the major Asian bodies of water and landforms 

* the climate in Asia

* life in Asian forests, steppes, deserts, and other biomes

* Asia's natural resources

* the differences between rural and urban areas