Briefly describes the geography and population of the largest continent on earth.

Learn about Asia and the endangered animals that inhabit it.

Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

This stunningly visual, handsomely produced book contains the lives of the world's most fascinating princesses, including: Mary, Elizabeth I, Marie Antoniette, Victoria, Anastasia, Ka'iulani of Hawai'i, Gayatri Devi of India, and sisters Elizabeth II and Margaret Rose. Portraits of each princess are complemented with photographs of their possessions and period artifacts. Beyond the glamorous details of royal life are the personal stories -- from family...

In this rhymed retelling of a traditional Asian tale, a clever monkey uses her ability to count to outwit the hungry crocodiles that stand between her and a banana tree on another island across the sea.

"Moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home"--

An account of "the other Ellis Island"--Angel Island, California, the entry point for one million Asian immigrants in the early 20th century.

"A harmonious collection of tranquil lullabies and soothing songs"--Container.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.