Provides an introduction to the land and climate of China, discussing coasts, islands, seas, rivers, Three Gorges Dam, mountains, deserts, forests, glaciers, and environmental problems.

Includes index.

China, a big country -- A vast land in eastern Asia -- Geography -- Coast -- Islands -- Seas -- Rivers -- Three Gorges dam -- Mountains -- Deserts -- Forests -- Climate -- Environment -- Working together -- A country of many landscapes -- Glossary.