australia

It may be the smallest continent, but there's a lot to know about Australia. This continent, which is also a country, is home to some of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback. In this informative book, colorful photographs pair closely with accessible text, guiding readers around this captivating continent. Graphic elements, such as maps and diagrams, help readers visualize some of Australia's most fascinating features and understand fun facts about the continent.

"Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect jumping pet would be? Wombats are cute, and koalas can cling, but what about a springy kangaroo? Being an ace on the trampoline is a breeze when you have a kangaroo for a pet, but hold on to your stomach during the school run--it's pretty bumpy being bounced around in a pouch"--Provided by publisher.

The haunting story of a family of dreamers and tale-tellers looking for home in an unwelcoming world. Traces one girl's migration from war to peace, loss to loss, home to home. Firuzeh and her brother Nour are children of fire, born in an Afghanistan fractured by war. When their parents, their Atay and Abay, decide to leave, they spin fairy tales of their destination, the mythical land and opportunities of Australia. As the family journeys from Pakistan to Indonesia to Nauru, heading toward a hope of home, they must rely on fragile and temporary shelters, strangers both mercenary and kind, and friends who vanish as quickly as they're found. When they arrive in Australia, what seemed like a stable shore gives way to treacherous currents.

Short poems and descriptions for each letter of the alphabet help readers explore the unique landscapes, animals, activities, and people of Australia.

"Investigate Australia, from its government and history to what life there is like today"--Provided by publisher.

"It's a hot summer, and life's going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It's almost Christmas, school's out, and he's hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, and avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson's Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city--but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them. As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family, and community. And he must face his darkest secret--a secret he thought he'd locked away for good"--From the publisher's web site.

As her irritating family prepares to celebrate her grandfather's eightieth birthday, sixteen-year-old Lily yearns for just one whole perfect day together.

"In this novel for teens, Munro Maddux goes to Australia on a student exchange in order to try and deal with his younger sister's death"--Provided by publisher.

Dylan's dreams of leaving Australia to go to Paris with her French mother, where, she thinks, her black skin won't make her stand out, are shattered when her mother dies in a freak accident. Now on a very different journey, Dylan travels across the Australian outback with Pat, her mother's grief-stricken boyfriend, to meet family she has never known and attempt to redefine her identity now.

"Kira helps out at an animal sanctuary in Australia"--.