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As the largest and most populous continent on Earth, Asia is remarkably rich in history and culture, and its varied landscape contains everything from mountains and tundra to deserts and rainforests. Readers will see all that this diverse continent has to offer as they learn about its history, study its wildlife, and meet up with locals to see what life is like for Asias people. Features include engaging sidebars that highlight unique animals, landmarks and more; maps to show size, location and topography; glossaries; eye-catching images; charts, diagrams and more.
About the Author
John Son is the author of Finding My Hat, an autobiographical novel that was selected as a NYPL Best Book for the Teen Age, and Relaxation and Yoga (True Health Book) . The first is a lyrical coming-of-age novel sometimes loosely, sometimes closely based on John's own life experiences growing up as a Korean American. The second is an accessible introduction to the joys of meditation and yoga for young people, drawn from the lessons he continually learns as a part-time yoga teacher. John is currently at work on a graphic novel called Rosa's Wigs, detailing his family's life around their former wig store business, where he survived a perfect storm of racial, class, gender, and capitalist oppression during some of the most formative years of his life. He is also working on a picture book inspired by his son's love of cars. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
