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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 continent of Australia is not the same as the nation of Australia, which is only a part of the whole continent. The other parts of the continent include the island of New Guinea, as well as a number of smaller islands and the island state of Tasmania. In this book, travel across all these places, and on the way find out about ancient rocks, erupting volcanoes and unique animals.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Rock climbing is an epic adventure sport that requires skill and practice to scale a wall and achieve the almost impossible. Learn about where, who and what gear you will need, plus discover a few knots to get you started. Beware, there's some heart-pumping action - so grab your gear, top up your chalk bag and get to the rock! BOOM! Let's hit the crag and go have fun!

Skydiving is an epic adventure sport that requires courage and the willingness to take risks. Learn about where, who and what gear you will need, then discover a few tips to get you started. Beware, it takes a lot of determination to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, so dig deep, grab your rig - it's time to shred! BOOM! Let's go for a jump and have some fun!

Let's go, Globetrotters! We're traveling to Italy to discover its fascinating cities, glorious food and world-famous artworks. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in the local language, then learn a little about the most famous volcano eruption in the world.

Let's go, Globetrotters! We're traveling to Cambodia to discover its ancient temples, remarkable river systems and vibrant storytellers. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in the local language, then learn a little about the history of the Cambodian Civil War..

From twisted towers to grassy rooftops come on a journey through some of the world's most inspired modern structures. Discover how sustainable design is shaping urban futures and how past events have reshaped design for our safety. Tour a futuristic city and discover a clever desert oasis.

From the clifftop Quarantine Station to the most beautiful mausoleum in the world, come on a journey through some of the world's most interesting historical structures. Discover the real story behind Transylvania's most famous castle then venture to the canal city of Amsterdam or visit Vatican City.

Mrs Grey is very worried. Again. Keith's hopping problems were fixed, but now she has much bigger worries that she doesn't believe even Big Red, Leader of all Kangaroos, can help with. There has been no rain for months and all the watering holes are dry. Terrifying winds have brought dust storms and bush fires. But worst of all is what the humans have brought. Then, one day, Keith wanders off alone and sees something he just CANNOT BELIEVE!

It's a perfect day in the park, but there's something that doesn't belong ... When a gust of wind sends all the forgotten things tumbling and twisting and twirling down onto the beach, the hungry waves swallow them into the ocean! Follow a discarded face mask as it journeys beneath the waves, through beautiful reefs and the depths of the Great Garbage Patch. Throughout Into the Ocean, nature simply assumes that litter 'belongs'. It becomes a'perfect' addition to a nest, a 'favorite' food and an accepted addition to the natural environment. Only humans can know the dangers of littering and only we can assume the responsibility to stop plastic pollution and help clean up our shared planet. Purposefully written for read-aloud story-tellingNon-fiction final spread for parents and educators with interesting factsDemonstrates our responsibility to help care for the natural environmentRaises awareness of environmental issuesDiscusses universal themes of belonging

Downhill skateboarding is an intense and hardcore adventure sport that requires focus and guts to commit to a long, smooth, fast, downhill stretch of road. Learn about where, who and what gear you will need, and discover a few tips to get you started. Take a breath, grab your board and safety gear and let's get ready to roll!

"Let's go, Globetrotters! We're travelling to Laos to discover its ancient temples, glowing festivals, bustling river life and incredible animals. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in Laotian, then visit some of the most beautiful locations in Laos. This exciting series takes students around the world, country by country. Inside each book you'll find maps, statistics, fun facts and photographs, as well as current information on the people, culture and landscape of each country"--Publisher's description.

Curlew's lonely shrieking frazzles his friends. They beg him to try fancy dancing to woo a mate, sending him to the best birdy dancers in the bush. But clumsy Curlew can't find his groove - until the right bird comes along . . .

Discover an egg-shaped building - or is it an illusion? - a giant steel nest and a house with a waterfall falling right through its middle! Explore some of the most unusual structures in the world, then meet the architects that inspired these amazing creations.