Asia

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.

Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area.