Welcome to Brazil--home of the Amazon rain forest, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, and famous Carnival celebrations! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Brazil's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.