Pathways Through Asia

by Mary Auld

Overview

This incredible journey through the continent of Asia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on a high-speed train through China, sailing on a riverboat along the Mekong River, and walking in the Himalayas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778766018
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/30/2019
Series:	The Human Path Across the Continents Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Asia

The Human Path Across Asia 4

Across Asia by Train 6

A Bike Tour of Seoul 8

A Pilgrimage in Japan 10

High-Speed Train Through China 12

Shipping Out From Hong Kong 14

Along the Mekong Delta 16

Getting to Work in Jakarta 18

Trekking in the Himalayas 20

On the Delhi Metro 22

Ride With Nomads in Iran 24

Walk Around the Dubai Mall 26

Drive Into Europe at Istanbul 28

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index and About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–6—Within these compact, content-rich books, readers jaunt through towns and settlements on the seven continents, learning about the people, landscape, and commerce of each. Authors present each city or area in two to four pages, highlighting different modes of transportation along the way. Visuals, including color photographs, drawings, maps, and paintings, are captioned and supplement the text well. Indigenous populations are respectfully acknowledged, and the word Indigenous is capitalized in each relevant title. Thoughtful reflection questions are included throughout; however, a few times the placement of the questions precedes content related to them. Each title is well organized, and the back matter lists recommended titles, often from the publisher, and websites appropriate for young people. No sources or bibliography are provided. VERDICT Despite the assumption that most readers live in the northern hemisphere, these titles contain relevant information and are useful for most libraries.

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