Introduces the history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features of the United Kingdom, land of Buckingham Palace, the Rosetta Stone, Arthur's Seat, Mount Snowdon, William Shakespeare, the River Thames, and Harry Potter.

Included glossary and timeline.

A visit to the United Kingdom -- Map: political boundaries of the United Kingdom -- Snapshot -- Geography: mountains and moors -- Map: geography of the United Kingdom -- Map: climate of the United Kingdom -- Animals and nature: a changed landscape -- History: a proud past -- People: the melting pot -- Map: population density of the United Kingdom -- Culture: leading the world -- Politics: parties in Parliament -- Economics: adapting to change -- Map: resources of the United Kingdom -- The United Kingdom today -- Timeline -- Facts at your fingertips -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- Photo credit.