Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, 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. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions - East, West, North and Central, South and South East.
Each regional section includes:
Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.
Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts.
People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.
Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.
Spectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra and the ancient city of Samarkand.
Change makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life - e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.
Today, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.