australia

The students and crew aboard the School Ship Tobermory head to Australia to take part in a tall ships race, but an unexpected change of course brings a different kind of adventure.

Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope with the uncertainties of her own little world and figure out where she fits in.

Explores the foods, customs, eating habits and traditions, and food sources of Australia, and includes photographs and recipes.

"From the vibrant cities to the vast outback, readers discover the history, unique wildlife, and diverse culture of the country of Australia. This volume explores the ancient Aboriginal cultures that have existed for tens of thousands of years and the impact of colonization on this land and its people. The environment is also highlighted, including the beaches, natural landscapes, and diverse flora and fauna"--Provided by publisher.

After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together. When they discover remote Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare. When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers. Now it's up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don't trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.

"It is 2011. You want nothing more than to be a journalist in Somalia like your aunty. But the truth can be dangerous--and when you and your little sister are left alone, you find yourself facing life-and-death choices at every turn. Can you escape a terrorist organisation and find a safe place to call home? You'll be asked to cross a desert on foot, hide below deck in a leaky boat, and put your life in the hands of people smugglers. At every turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom?"--OCLC.

Presents an illustrated look at the history and traditions of Australia and the Pacific Realm.

"Eighteen-year-old Brooke is the kind of friend who not only remembers everyone's birthdays, but also organizes the group present, pays for it, and politely chases others for their share. She's the helper, the doer, the maker-of spreadsheets. She's the responsible one who always follows the rules-and she plans to keep it that way during her first year of college. Her student housing only has one rule: 'no unnecessary drama.' Which means no fights, tension, or romance between roommates. When one of them turns out to be Jesse, her high-school nemesis, Brooke is determined she can handle it. They'll simply silently endure living together and stay out of each other's way. But it turns out Jesse isn't so easy to ignore"--Provided by publisher.

The land down under boasts fascinating geography, landscapes, and cultures. Investigate Australia, from its government and history to what life there is like today.

Get to know Australia-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.