australia

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia where they must save some animals from a wildfire.

The author chronicles her experiences as a field biologist involved in the study of forest canopies, discussing the different access techniques used to reach the treetops, and providing information about her findings; and shares her perspective on juggling a demanding career with the obligations of marriage and family.

Provides an overview of the history of the Australian rock band AC/DC and discusses the lives of the band members. Includes a time line, a discography, a list of concert tours, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Edmund Talbot, passenger on a ship in the Napoleonic era, chronicles its highly symbolic voyage, observing the rites of life in the shipboard societyin-miniature.

Simple text and photographs profile the life and career of country music singer Keith Urban.

Provides an overview of the history of the Australian rock band AC/DC and discusses the lives of the band members. Includes a time line, a discography, a list of concert tours, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Year Eleven at an exclusive prep school in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, would be tough enough, but it is further complicated for Amal when she decides to wear the hijab, the Muslim head scarf, full-time as a badge of her faith--without losing her identity or sense of style.

Andrew, Judy, and Thudd, still the size of bugs, try to help a stranded Arctic tern and end up in the Australian rain forest which poses all kinds of problems for the minuscule trio.

Contains fifteen illustrated short stories, some humorous and some haunting, set in the Australian suburbs.

An illustrated biography of Annette Kellerman, an early feminist who overcame a childhood illness to become internationally recognized for her swimming, invention of water ballet, and introduction of the modern swimsuit for women.