australia

Jayden agrees to accompany his eccentric uncle Mel on a research trip into the Australian outback, where Jayden gets lost with a biology student and the pair must fight for their survival.

"Describes why and how ... [Australia's cane] toads were first brought to Australia, how they spread far and wide, and what scientists and everyday people are doing to try to control their population today."--Provided by publisher.

A young boy is caught in a dilemma when his friend, an old hermit, is accused of burning down their small Australian farming community.

Jeff Corwin explores Australia's animal world, teaching about the island's unique ecosystem and discussing endangered species that were displaced when humans settled on the continent.

Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through the diverse and intriguing continents of Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of these continents. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural and thematic maps.

Depicts life in Australia at different times in its development by viewing one place in different years while moving backwards from 1988 to 1788.

Introduces each member of the pop band and describes their lives at work, at play, and all around the world.

A biography of Bindi Irwin, an Australian conservationist, actress, television presenter and the daughter of Steve Irwin, "The Crocodile Hunter," that discusses her family and their work at the Australia Zoo.

Candice is a twelve-year-old optimist, with a literal mind, the very best of intentions, and an unwavering determination to fix all the problems of her family, friends, pets, and everyone in her life.

A biography of 5 Seconds of Summer, the Australian band that topped the charts in 51 countries, from their beginnings posting videos of their songs on YouTube forward, exploring their early lives and backgrounds, their determination to be recognized, touring, and coping with sudden fame.