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A trip through
primeval rain forest in Queensland, "my father knows a place
we can only reach by boat." Gorgeous mixed-media collages are
so life-like, each tangled creeper, nubby branch, hanging root,
squiggly snake or vanished dinosaur seems real. (Picture book)
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“Over in Australia in a eucalyptus tree, lived a cuddly gray koala and her little joeys three.” A rhyming story with gorgeous collages takes you to the forests, grasslands and deserts of Australia. Ten different animals, plus a hidden animal in every collage. (Picture book)
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Discover the fascinating world of the desert in central Australia – how Aboriginal peoples survived, European explorers ventured into this landscape, and all about strange and wonderful wildlife - fairy shrimp, thorny devils, painted ground-dragon. (Picture book)
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Illustrated history and ecology of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on earth. Find out about sea creatures, how coral is formed, explorers of the reef, and preserving this natural wonder. (Chapter book)
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Explore the fascinating marine life of Australia – reef sharks, blue ringed octopus, hawksbill turtles, leafy sea dragons, lionfish, dugongs, sea wasps, and salt water crocodiles. Assemble each ocean animal and set them up in a stunning diorama! (Activity book)
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Wild adventures of Andrew and his cousin Judy in the Australian rain forest and desert. Shrunk to the size of bugs, the kids are nearly lunch for a carnivorous plant in the jungle. Meat eater ants and thorny devils in the desert think the kids are a snack, but they’re saved by a rolling tumbleweed. (Easy reader)
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A baby saltwater crocodile (largest living reptile) grows up, meets other Australian animals – platypus, wallabies, bull sharks (to eat), plus Aboriginal legend and fun facts about crocodiles. (Easy reader)
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Dusty loves
life on a remote cattle ranch, especially her Snow Pony, a wild
mountain horse that she tamed and trained. Up on the high plains,
when her dad is injured, it's up to Dusty and the Snow Pony to go
for help. A fun read for older kids. (Chapter book)
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Adorable story of two possums, Hush and Grandma Poss. Grandma Poss made Hush invisible so he'd be safe from snakes, but when the two possums travel around Australia, munching on people food, like magic, you can see Hush again. (Picture book)
And
two other charming tales by Mem Fox: Koala
Lou and Hunwick's
Egg
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Uluru
Caroline Arnold, Arthur Arnold
In the heart
of Australia is Uluru (Ayers Rock). Excellent overview of Uluru,
not only as a geological wonder (the world's biggest single rock),
but as a sacred place of the Aboriginal people, connected to creation
time stories, and a home to desert wildlife. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Flat Stanley's shape is perfect for surfing and snorkeling at the beach, but when Stanley is tossed in the air like a boomerang, he lands in desert outback. Lost in the bush, will hopping like a kangaroo get him home? (Easy reader)
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Open the small box and fold out a charming miniature pop-up panorama of Australia – 12 different places, including Sydney, Wave Rock, Uluru, The Ghan, Great Barrier Reef, and fun facts about each landmark. (Mini book)
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Take a trip around Australia, the largest island or the smallest continent, Sydney's sail-shaped opera house and famous bridge, strange animals in the Taronga Zoo, into the outback, mines and a 2,280 ounces gold nugget, deserts, beaches, falling coconuts in Darwin, and more. Whimsical illustrations, this is a classic. (Picture book)
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(More children's
books on other Australia pages) |
