
Amazing Asia
by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Jason Lyon
Interest age: 9 to 11
Reading age: 8 to 9
Published by Wide Eyed, 2024
About this book
This beautifully designed book celebrates the world’s largest and most populated continent, Asia.
It details a wide array of cultural, historical, natural, and geographical subject matter, with dedicated sections exploring each of the main territorial regions.
Rashmi Sirdeshpande uses her expertise in non-fiction writing to maintain energy throughout this comprehensive title, making use of infographics, maps, statistics, and punchy captions to add interest and depth. The textual content is well pitched to engage and inform children – including references to contemporary culture alongside more historical information.
As well as the abundance of information on offer in this book, it also boasts incredible illustrations and a striking visual design. Jason Lyon’s artwork pops off the page with clever colour gradient backgrounds, characterful drawings, and a beautiful cover with an intricately inlaid golden relief.
This book highlights so much about the rich culture and history of Asia and is a fantastic choice for lovers of detailed facts and information.
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