Welcome to New Zealand—home to breathtaking fjords, stunning waterfalls, and the flightless kiwi bird! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about New Zealand's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including New Zealand's population and total area, as well as images of New Zealand's flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring New Zealand! Table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.