Continents (Capstone)

South America is the world's fourth-largest continent in land area. From Brazil to Chile, from Colombia to Argentina, South America is home to 12 countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the heights of the Andes Mountains or the wilds of the Amazon Rainforest, this book uses clear, concise language to examine the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the South American continent.

North America is the third-largest continent in land area. It is made up of 23 countries, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, the countries of Central America, and the Caribbean islands. North America is home to a rich diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the vast depths of the Grand Canyon or the shores of Lake Superior, this book uses clear, concise language to explore the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the North American continent.

Asia is the largest continent, both in terms of size and population. From Japan to Turkey, from Russia to Indonesia, Asia is home to almost 50 countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the Yangtze River or the heights of Mount Everest, this clear, concise book examines the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the Asian continent.

Africa is the second-largest continent, both in terms of size and population. From Tunisia to South Africa, from Somalia to Senegal, Africa is home to more than 50 countries and thousands of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro or the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert, this clear, concise book examines the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, plants, and animals of the African continent.

Europe is the second-smallest continent in land area, but it has the third-largest population. From Ukraine to Portugal, from Norway to Greece, Europe is home to more than 40 countries and a broad diversity of cultures and languages. Whether exploring the picturesque peaks of the Alps or the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, this book uses clear, concise language to examine the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the European continent.

Antarctica is both the coldest and driest continent. This icy continent isn't home to any native peoples, but every summer thousands of people live and work at Antarctica's scientific research stations. Antarctica is also home to the South Pole and about 5 million penguins. In clear, concise language, this book explores the landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, people, cultures, plants, and animals of the Antarctic continent.

Australia is the continent with the smallest total land area, and it is both a continent and a country. Australia is famous for its unique animals, including the kangaroo, the platypus, and the koala. It's also home to spectacular geographic features, from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru, the sandstone monolith held sacred by Indigenous Australians. Using clear, concise language, this book explores Australia's landscapes, geography, weather, natural resources, animals, plants, people, and cultures.