australia

"Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a boy in Australia, and they set off on a magical adventure to see his country"--Back cover.

"Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed on 9 November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on the Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country. Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best possible life. He now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'"--Publisher.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the cultures, geography, and other interesting facts of Australia.

"In a future Australia ravaged by climate change, twins Ashleigh and Aiden Delatour have always promised to protect and be there for each other, no matter what. Their privileged upbringing and loving, wealthy parents leave them with little to worry about. But when Aiden is seriously injured during a school trip, the twins' entire world begins to unravel. Back home from the hospital, something about Aiden seems different and Ashleigh's quest to find out why will uncover dark truths about the world they thought they knew, challenge their bond as twins and push how far they are willing to go to keep their promises"--Provided by publisher.

In 1999 Sorrento, Victoria, twelve-year-old Winifred (Fred) grapples with the meaning of home and family amidst a refugee crisis that has divided her town.

"On the trip of a lifetime Down Under, Harriet's to-do lists are gone and it's Nat's time to shine! Yet with nearly-not-quite-boyfriend Jasper back home, Harriet's completely unprepared to see supermodel ex Nick. Is the fashion world about to turn ugly for geek girl? It's time for Harriet to face the future. Time to work out where her heart lies. To learn how to let go".

"During the fire season in Australia, a wombat allows its underground shelter to become a place of refuge for other vulnerable animals in need. Discusses Australia's devastating 2019-2020 fire season, in which many animals lost their lives or their habitats"--OCLC.

Explores the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Australia.

"Did you know Australia is both a continent and a country? Australia is the smallest of the seven continents. It is home to natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, a coral reef so large it can be seen from space. Discover more intriguing facts in Australia, a World Languages book. Each World Languages title includes access to ten eBooks in ten languages! Our language toggle bar allows you to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog with a simple click. The full audio feature allows readers to listen to the text in their own language as they flip through the book. World Languages works on all platforms, including standard desktops, tablets, and SMART Boards.".