{"product_id":"amazing-asia-an-encyclopedia-of-an-epic-continent-hardcover","title":"Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRashmi Sirdeshpande\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJason Lyon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to Asia!\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the \u003cb\u003eincredible history and diversity \u003c\/b\u003eof Asia in all its splendor, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. \u003cb\u003eAmazing Asia\u003c\/b\u003e celebrates the five geographic regions--East, West, North and Central, South, and South East. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach regional section includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly illustrated regional map: \u003c\/b\u003eUnderstand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical timeline \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eHistory Spotlight: \u003c\/b\u003eTime-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests, and conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeople and culture: \u003c\/b\u003eLearn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music, and dance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife and landscapes: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, Banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpectacular sights: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra, and the ancient city of Samarkand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChange makers and superstars: \u003c\/b\u003eMeet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life--e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Jimmy Choo, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eToday, tomorrow: \u003c\/b\u003eWander across the region in the present day, and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazing Asia \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebrings readers bang up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of Asian culture all over the planet. Find out about \u003cb\u003eAsia's cultural reach\u003c\/b\u003e across the globe, with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming, and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebratory 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 the rise of tech, artificial intelligence, mega-cities, and superpowers, this\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a\u003cb\u003e breathtaking, thought-provoking, and inspiring read\u003c\/b\u003e for the whole family. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRashmi Sirdeshpande\u003c\/b\u003e 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. She loves 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 12.4 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752885944608,"sku":"9780711288324","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2d6f9f680044640869c582d53bf16ba4.webp?v=1780006854","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/amazing-asia-an-encyclopedia-of-an-epic-continent-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}