Did you know that London's Big Ben clock bell weighs as much as a small elephant? Or that more than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii? Whether visiting the penguins of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil, or taking a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book will take travelers 9 to 12 on fascinating adventures across the continents. Each page features sumptuous illustrations and fun facts, plus 100 activities throughout the book offer additional chances to learn about our world.