Readers take an informative and engaging trip through Asia in the latest edition of this popular look at world cultures. Featuring the most up-to-date facts about countries ranging from India and Japan to Singapore and Indonesia, these vibrant guides to life around the globe are filled with full-color photographs presented in a fresh new design. Essential information about the geography, history, environment, and language of each country supplements social studies curriculum topics. In addition, chapters focusing on the arts, sports, and foods of a given part of the world allow readers to find the fun in this learning experience.