Atlas of Asia

Atlases of the World

This amazing book combines attractive maps and pictures, flags, globes, information panels, diagrams, and charts to give an overview of the entire continent of Asia, with country close-ups included. Readers will also be learning about famous people, animals, plants, places, and products. The Great Wall of China, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the Trans-Siberian Railway, Petra, Ur, the Taj Mahal, Mount Fuji, and Angkor Wat are among the many places discussed. The politics and history section includes a timeline of significant dates in Asia's history.

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Series Review: Atlases of the World
"These books would be useful for an introduction to a maps unit or a country or area study unit. They also make good browsing material."
--Library Media Connection
Library Bound Book List: $34.47 / S&L: $25.85

Reading Level: 5

Interest Level: 5-8

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4358-8455-7
Author : Rusty Campbell, Malcolm Porter, Keith Lye
Copyright : 2010
Language : English
Category : Social Studies, Geography
Pages : 48
Trim : 8 1/2" x 11"
Dewey : 912.5
Subject : Social Studies, Geography
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF038020
Bibliography • Further Reading • Fact Boxes • Index • Maps • Glossary • Annotated Illustrations • Timelines • For Further Information Section • Background of Country • Web Sites • Author Biography • Graphic Organizers

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