Rajendra, Vijeya
Summary: "Australia is filled with beautiful landscapes and friendly people. How does the natural world affect life there? How has life changed in Australia from its earliest days to today? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more about life "down under" as they explore the history, environment, and culture of this popular part of the world. The detailed main text features up-to-date...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 RAJHarts, Shannon H.
Summary: Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region unlike any other in the world. Made up of thousands of islands, from tiny atolls to the continent of Australia, this region is defined by the mighty ocean flowing between neighboring islands and countries. How did people come to inhabit the islands of this region? How do the islands differ from one another? Readers will have the full Oceania tour with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 HARWeil, Ann.
Summary: This book is an introduction to the unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, cultures, and today's tourism of Australia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 WEIHarris, Tim
Summary: "Describes various animals in Australia and Southeast Asia that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Bear Books Ltd 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.68 HARHarris, Tim
Summary: "Take a captivating journey across the continents of Australia and Antarctica to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in their distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you among the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef, through lush rainforests, up Aoraki (Mount Cook), and across the icy wastelands of Antarctica"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.994 HARMazeika, Katie
Summary: "Meet "The Original Mermaid," Annette Kellerman! All her life, Annette wanted one thing: to feel free. As a girl she found freedom in the water, where she could swim without the leg braces she needed on land. As she grew up, Annette swam in Australia and England and America and beyond, performing synchronized swimming-which she invented!-and competing in swim races and diving exhibitions. But...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KELPatent, Dorothy Hinshaw
Summary: "In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, Dorothy Patent follows the scientists trying to put a stop to a gruesome disease before it's too late. Tasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious. What scientists are learning while researching the Tasmanian devil has potential to affect all animals, and even...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019
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Summary: Polar Explorer is an inspiring and empowering story by sixteen-year-old Jade Hameister, chronicling her feat of being the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 HAMSummary: "Using Photicular® technology that's like a 3-D movie on the page, OUTBACK whisks you to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where heat waves dance forever and animals, isolated by the vagaries of continental drift, are unlike those found anywhere else on Earth. Each moving image delivers a rich, immersive visual experience--and the result is breathtaking. The kangaroo hops. A wombat...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2019
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Summary: From countries that are spread across archipelagos to micro-island nations of the Pacific Realm to the continent-country of Australia, the cultures that have emerged from this region are some of the world's most diverse. The many nations and ethnic groups that can be found in this area, also called Oceania, have each produced a unique culture. With fact-filled text and full-color photographs,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 KLEWilkins, Veronica B.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Australia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. Strong STEM connections promote multi-subject learning. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 WILVan, R. L.
Summary: "Welcome to Australia--home of the vast Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Sydney Opera House! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Australia'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....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J994 VANMeister, Cari
Summary: "A child goes on an adventure to Australia in search of a duck-billed platypus, which is hard to spot in the wild"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Illustrated 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC MEIMeister, Cari
Summary: "A child goes on an adventure to Australia in search of the largest crocodile and learns about the dangers of these wild reptiles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus Illustrated 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC MEISomervill, Barbara A.
Summary: Together, Australia and the many small islands of Oceania make up Earths smallest continent. Yet though the continent is small, it is packed with plenty to see. Readers will hop from island to island as they examine the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Australia and Oceania. Along the way, they will also explore the continents history with rich text and stunning visuals, and meet the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 SOMGaneri, Anita
Contents: About Australia -- Famous places -- Geography -- Weather -- Animals -- Plants -- Natural resources -- People -- Sport and culture -- Countries -- Cities and countryside -- Fun facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 GANAndrekson, Judy.
Summary: Fosta overcomes many obstacles to make his mark in the Shahzada.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2008
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.1 ANDAnastasio, Dina
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 IRWCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET IRWINVanden Branden, Claire
Summary: "This book introduces readers to the climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people of Australia. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!, a division of Abdo 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 919.4 VANHansen, Grace
Summary: This title covers basic information about emus, Australia's largest birds! Information in the title includes an emu's habitat, diet, habits, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.524 HANDean, Jessica
Summary: Readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Australia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: Protecting his chicks according to the instincts of all emu fathers, an emu in Australia's eucalyptus forest watches over his growing hatchlings as they outmaneuver regional dangers, in an illustrated introduction to the emu life cycle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 SAXArnold, Caroline.
Summary: Describes the growth and development of platypuses, from the moment they are born to the time they are ready to care for themselves, in a book that provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the platypus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.29 ARNSummary: "Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2015