Rashmi Sirdeshpande’s 'Amazing Asia' is a vibrant and eye-catching introduction to the diverse cultures, landscapes and traditions of Asia.

✦ What I Liked :
Beautiful Illustrations: The artwork is bright, colorful and engaging, making the book visually appealing for younger readers.
Diverse Coverage: It covers a wide variety of countries, landmarks and cultures, giving a lively overview of Asia’s richness and brief history.
Easy to Understand: The language is simple and accessible, perfect for sparking curiosity in children.

✦ What Could Be Improved :
A Few Incorrect Facts: While the book is fun, some factual details are slightly inaccurate or oversimplified, which may confuse readers who are looking for precise information. For Example, Algebra was introduced by Arabs to India. This is wrong. We were using algebra far before Arabs even new about mathematics. Zero invented here and scientific calculations were done, were all those without using algebra by Learned Saints of India?
Brief Treatment of Topics: Each section is very short, so complex cultures are only lightly touched on.

✦ Overall :
Despite a few factual slips, Amazing Asia remains a colorful and informative read that can inspire kids to learn a bit about the world’s largest continent.