a child’s introduction to the world: geography, cultures, and people - from the grand canyon to the great wall of china

Get ready for an incredible journey, one in which you'll visit far-off places, meet interesting people, and learn all about continents, countries, climates, and more. This book is also full of fun facts about animals, sports, foods, inventions, and holidays from all over the world.

How many kinds of monkeys are in the Amazon rainforest? Where can you see the sunrise and sunset from the very same beach? What's the difference between longitude and latitude? Why are there so many countries called `stan' in Asia? Where is the city of Looneyville located? What time is it in China? Where was chocolate invented? What's the difference between a valley and a canyon? Where do people eat 55 pounds of pasta a year.