In this beginning geography series, easy-to-read text and scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about each country's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. Each book closes with a facts page that includes major statistics. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.