Ages 6 to 10 years. This informative and easy-to-read new book introduces children to the fascinating and diverse continent of Asia -- the largest continent on Earth! Full colour 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.