Welcome to Pakistanhome of the mountain peak K2 and birthplace of some of the earliest human settlements along the Indus River! Informative, easytoread text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Pakistan'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. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.