| Remember World War II: Kids Who Survived Tell Their Stories
| "Mother, they're here.The Nazis are here!"It was march 15, 1939. The place was Plzen, Czechoslovakia. The life of 15-year-old Jirina Zizkovska, like the lives of millions of people across Europe and around the world, war was about to change -- never to be the same. In "Remember World War II" you will experience the war through the real-life accounts of kids who survived the war in Europe, the Pacific, and on the home front.What would you do if you had to go to sleep every night to the sound of N...More
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| The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China
| Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
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| Australia ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Australia (Country ABCs)
| In this book, you'll learn about the world's smallest continent, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sydney Opera House.
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| You Wouldn't Want to Be an 18th-Century British Convict!: A Trip to Australia You'd Rather Not Take
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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| The Day the World Exploded: The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa
| Eruptions. Explosions. Shock waves. Tsunamis. The almighty explosion that destroyed the volcano island of Krakatoa was followed by an immense tsunami that killed more than thirty thousand people. The effects of the waves were felt as far away as France, and bodies were washed up in Zanzibar. Today, one hundred and twenty-five years after the volcano erupted in one of the greatest catastrophes the world has ever known, the name Krakatoa is still synonymous with disaster. In this illu...More
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| Australia and Oceania (7 Continents)
| Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Australia and Oceania!The 7 Continents: Australia and Oceania helps students learn about Australia and Oceania through engaging reading and writing activities.Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:Section 1: Australia and Oceania in the WorldIntroduces students to the location of Australia and Oceania in the world.Australia and Oceania's Relative Location Aus...More
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| Look at Australia (Our World)
| Travel to faaraway places with a turn of a page! Young readers learn about each country's land, animals, people, economy, and culture. Full-colour photos and simple text make these books especially valuable for comparing and contrasting excercises.
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| New Zealand (Countries Around the World)
| New Zealand offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
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| Easter Island (Unearthing Ancient Worlds)
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| Australia (Enchantment of the World. Second Series)
| Take a trip around the world with the latest from the Enchantment of the World series! In each book: Colourful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people, places, and events Delicious, easy recipes give readers the opportunity to experience foreign cuisine firsthand Fun facts and statistics are included for easy reference
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| Teens in Australia (Global Connections series)
| In the land down under, teenagers work hard and play hard. Many teens hold part-time jobs while they study full time. But when they are not working, they spend time at the beach and enjoy meals on the barbie. In a country full of unique landscapes, animals, and people, teens are carving their own identities. Teens in Australia is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.
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| New Zealand ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of New Zealand (Country ABCs)
| New Zealand is home to thousands of plants and creatures that can't be found anywhere else in the world. Find out what else makes this island country unique in the ABC tour of New Zealand.
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| Captain Cook & His Exploration of the Pacific (The History of Exploration)
| This book describes the background and discoveries of England's Captain James Cook. It enters the exotic world revealed in the paintings of the artists who accompanied him on his three Pacific voyages between 1768 and 1780. A time line sets his discoveries against the backdrop of Britain's rivalry with France and Spain and with her own American colonists.
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| Explorers of the South Pacific: A Thousand Years of Exploration, from the Polynesians to Captain Cook and Beyond (Exploration & Discovery)
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| Australia (First Reports - Countries series)
| An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Australia.
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| Why I Love Australia
| A glorious book that explores renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's reverence and love for the vast and varied awe inspiring landscapes of Australia Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows . . . Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains . . . Learning the desert sky by the warmth of an open fire. In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses both images and words to explore the beauty of the Australian continent and to expres...More
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| Taking Care of My Hair (Pebble Plus)
| Text and photographs present information discussing hair, and reviews how to keep hair healthy.
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| Australia & New Zealand (True Books: Countries)
| Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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| Down Under (Vanishing Cultures Series)
| Amprenula, a young Tiwi girl from an island off the Australian coast, gathers food with her mother. Amprenula lives closely with the land, just as her people have done for thousands of years, taking only what they need from the forest and the ocean around them. For the Tiwi and other Aborigines, the land is sacred. It connects them with their ancestors and the beginning of creation. As Amprenula combs through the forests and mangrove swamps, she is proud to travel along the same paths, sharin...More
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| New Zealand (Modern World Nations)
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