The region of Oceania includes Australia, New Zealand, and many groups of islands in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most unique geographical regions on Earth, and readers explore it all in this comprehensive guide. The clear main text, supplemented by sidebars and fact boxes, supports common geography curriculum topics and helps build knowledge in a way that also sparks a sense of curiosity about new places. Critical-thinking questions help readers apply what they've learned to real-world debates and issues concerning how humans impact geography, and beautiful photographs create a captivating learning experience.