London has developed into a centre of finance and commerce, with residents whose commitment to the arts has given it a vibrant theatre culture, and some of the world's best museums and galleries. Located on both sides of theRiver Thames, London is the most multi ethnic place in the UK. From Buckingham Palace to The LondonEye and Westminster, London has attractions that date from the ancient to the ultra-modern.The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.
Beijing has an ancient heritage as a capital city.It has successfully transitioned from being an administrative centre for the Emperors, to a powerhouse and hub for the government of thePeople's Republic of China. Beijing's mix of historic hutongs, and amazing modern buildings, fascinates the whole world. The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. South America is home to the Amazon rainforest, a place with legendary status and one of the world's most treasured locations. With their Spanish, Portuguese, African and South American indigenous heritage, the people of South America manage to combine their cultural heritages to produce populations that are vibrant and unique.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. Although Africa is now one single continent, there is a rift running through it that will one day tear it apart into two separate landmasses. Find out when this will happen, and then delve into all the other fascinating facts about Africa that you always wanted to know.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The North American continent spans a huge area, including Greenland, Canada, the USA and Mexico, as well as the countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The largest cities in North America are New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The Caribbean is even home to the world's second largest coral reef. In this book, you will find out about places in North America that you never know existed!
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The continent of Asia covers about 30% of the Earth's land surface. It is the biggest of all the world's continents, and the birthplace of the world's largest religions. In this book, find out how the way people in Asia live and work has been influenced by the varied climates and landscapes of their continent.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. There are 51 countries and independent states in Europe, although politics in some areas cause people to believe this number should be different. The countries in Europe with the most people are Russia, Germany, Great Britain and France. People from Europe migrated to Australia in large numbers from the 1800s onwards, resulting in millions of Australians now having ancestors who lived somewhere in Europe.
What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The snow, ice and blizzards make Antarctica a lethal place for people who do not have the proper clothing, shelter and survival equipment. Despite these weather conditions, Antarctica has a thriving wildlife population visiting and living on its continental edges. Find out about the wild animals and the landscapes of this frozen continent, and why some people actually want to live in such a remote place.
Weather and climate refer to the rain sunshine wind and temperature but they do it in different ways. They both describe the condition of the atmosphere - the fragile thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Find out what causes weather and climate and how we can predict what they will be like in the future. STEM stands for science technology engineering and mathematics and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe including us and our daily lives can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series you will find out how easy STEM is to understand and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.
For humans and other life on this planet Earth is the most precious place in the Universe. Have you ever wondered what's deep down under your feet or how our Earth was formed Find out the answers to these and many other questions and you will then be able to look around you with a whole new appreciation of the place where we all life.