Asia : Une histoire du continent asiatique

Description

Welcome to Asia! From arid deserts and tropical forests to cutting-edge cities and traditional villages, Asia is a continent of contrasts. Embark on an extraordinary journey through its 48 countries!

Asia at the heart of trends

Whether it's thanks to K-pop, K-beauty, anime, manga, food, martial arts, video games, or major advances in technology and AI, this continent fascinates children! Come and discover the iconic personalities of Asia who have shaped the continent's identity, both past and present: from Genghis Khan to Bruce Lee, BTS to Miyazaki, and human rights activist Yeonmi Park.

A rich and attractive book

Asia is a dense, encyclopaedic work. Maps representing the different regions of Asia, country flags, cuisine, fauna and flora: everything is brought together to give a 360-degree view of the world's largest continent. A dynamic author-illustrator duo! Rashmi Sirdeshpande is an award-winning British children's author of Indian origin. The illustrator, Jason Lyon, is British-Chinese: his very contemporary illustrations are inspired by Asian and Western influences.

A fascinating journey

As we turn the pages, we will travel back in time to understand the history of each region; we will walk the famous Silk Road, dotted with flourishing cities under the rule of great empires, and even meet samurai along the way; we will learn about different peoples and cultures; we will travel through sumptuous landscapes and be dazzled by the wildlife that thrives there, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, chocolate hills and the Mekong River; we will discover the most spectacular sites, from the temple of Angkor to Mount Fuji and the Great Wall of China; we will meet important figures; we will trace Asia's influence around the world and observe the cultural 'bubbles' that have formed across the globe and found their way into our everyday lives. So, are you ready to book your ticket for this unforgettable journey?