Ages 6 to 10 years. Let the European expedition begin! The continent of Europe includes more than 40 countries and is home to some of the most interesting landforms on Earth. Concise text, easy-to-read maps, and fascinating full-colour photos provide kids with an overview of this interesting continent. Topics include: the natural border between Europe and Asia; Europe's many peninsulas, mountain systems, and other landforms; how Europe's location on Earth affects the continent's climate; European bodies of water, including seas, lakes, rivers, and bays; the tundra, steppes, forests, and the living things found in these biomes.