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K-3Introducing Continents series.
The only continent that is a country is very broadly surveyed through brief topical paragraphs accompanied by color photos. Topics include geography, weather, animals, and "cities and countryside," each of which is given one or two spreads. The book reads like a slicker version of a child's first geography report, which may be the point. "Fun Facts" and a pointless quiz are appended. Bib., glos., ind.