From rocky deserts to ice-bound tundra, from Ancient Egypt to the present day, the world's cultures and climates are captured in this fact-filled book. Spectacular photographs, atmospheric illustrations and maps for easy reference will prompt a young reader between the ages of 4 and 8 to wonder at the lives and habitats of the other 5.8 billion people in the world. How high are the Victoria Falls? What is the religion of Muslims? Why was the Great Wall of China built? Where is the Land of the Rising Sun? Who lives in a yurt? When was Pompeii covered in lava? Find the answers to these and hundreds more questions in Children's First Book of People and Places. A new topic is introduced on each double-page spread. Over 100 photographs, superb Illustrations, diagrams and maps. Practical projects bring important concepts to life. New Words boxes explain difficult vocabulary and scientific terms. Cartoon boxes present information in an easy-to-absorb way. Quizzes encourage the reader to