australia

Retells the Aboriginal tale about what happened when the giant frog Tiddalik had such a great thirst that he drank all the fresh water of the world.

A collection of letters written by children traveling in Australia tells about the cities, the outback, beaches, deserts, animals, and other aspects of this island.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and tracks of a variety of animals that live in or around Australia, including the platypus, kiwi, and Tasmanian devil.

Describes some of the distinctive animals found in Australia, including the echidna, platypus, and bandicoot.

Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's southern continents that have become extinct.

Describes the fascinating plants and animals that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef.

Ted and Betsy Lewin describe their encounters with Australia's wildlife as they travel across the continent, from its northernmost to its southernmost point.

Contains an introduction to the various unique animals that inhabit the different environments of Australia, in simple text with photographs, including the koalas and echidnas of the forests, the kangaroo and wombats of the grasslands, and the bilbies of the desert, among others.