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1) Little women
Author
Language
English
Description
For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...
Author
Series
Magic tree house volume 20
Language
English
Description
The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia where they must save some animals from a wildfire.
3) Australia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.
4) Bob
Author
Language
English
Description
Visiting her grandmother in Australia, Livy, ten, is reminded of the promise she made five years before to Bob, a strange, green creature who cannot recall who or what he is.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
[42] p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a child growing up in Australia, Annette Kellerman was a frail ugly duckling who dreamed of becoming a graceful ballerina. With courage and determination, she confronted a crippling illness to become an internationally known record-setting athlete who revolutionized the sport of swimming for women, a movie star who invented water ballet, and a fashion revolutionary who modernized the swimsuit.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
76 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A scientific journey to study the dolphins of coastal Australia considers the many potential sources of dolphin intelligence and what dolphin behavior can inform the scientific community about human intelligence, captive animals and the future of the oceans.
7) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
47 p. : col. ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the geography, history, wildlife, and people of Australia.
8) Australia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Australia, including the most current facts and statistics that relate to Australia.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reefbig enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows...
12) Australia
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about Australia, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy, and government.
13) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
96 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, history, economy, government, culture, food, and people of the continent "down under."
14) Australia
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Australia's emergence as an important multicultural society in the twentieth century is examined in context with the unique geography and history of this island continent.
15) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the geography, people, language, customs, religion, lifestyle, and culture of Australia.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.
17) Australia
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First Simon Spotlight hardcover/paperback edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hello! My name is Ruby, and I'm a kid just like you living in Australia. Australia is a country filled with awesome beaches, unique animals, and exciting cities! Have you ever wondered what Australia is like? Come along with me to find out!
18) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The world's smallest continent is one of the world's largest deserts. But that dry land is teeming with wildlife. Australia, the only country that's also its own continent, is home to more species than any other developed country. Discover Australia's people, government, cultures, wildlife, and foods. Create an Aboriginal dot painting. Then bake some classic Australian Damper biscuits." -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. map ; 26 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Short poems and descriptions for each letter of the alphabet help readers explore the unique landscapes, animals, activities, and people of Australia.
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