Ages 6 to 10 years. The continent of North America is home to over 500 million people, beautiful plants and animals, and many spectacular sights! "Explore North America" provides children with insight into the diverse countries and living things on this continent. Children will read about: the countries in North America; North American mountains, islands, and other landforms; the Great Lakes and other bodies of water; life in North American forests, grasslands, and deserts; urban and rural areas of the continent; North America's many natural resources.