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22) Ugly
Author
Publisher
VIKING, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Robert Hoge was born with a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs, but he refused to let what made him different stand in the way of leading a happy, successful life. This is the true story of how he embraced his circumstances and never let his "ugly" stop him from focusing on what truly mattered."--
23) Australia
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The land down under is halfway around the world from North America. It has summer when we have winter. Just imagine going to a warm beach on New Year's Day! In this book, readers can head there with just the turn of a page. Australia's most famous landmarks, art, and history are all included in the accessible, friendly text, all presented by a kid narrator for readers to relate to. A mix of full-color photographs of notable foods, sports, and festivals,...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin, the senior Aboriginal elder of the Wurundjeri people, channels her passion for storytelling into a remarkable and utterly unique picture book that invites readers to discover some of the history and traditions of her people. Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy gives the Wurundjeri Welcome to Country form in beautiful paintings rich with blues and browns, as full of wonder and history as the tradition they depict.
25) Australia
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Which continent is the world's flattest? Australia! Find out about Australia's landforms, people, animals, and much more in this book"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Elementary-aged readers will discover people, places, and inventions from one of Earth’s seven continents in this 32-page nonfiction book, which takes children on a journey to Australia! What do kangaroos, movie special effects, an opera house, and electric refrigerators have in common? They all have histories in Australia, one of Earth’s seven continents. Discover the great minds and finds of ancient and modern Australia in this learning adventure....
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip to Australia! Start in the city of Sydney, where you'll find an impressive bridge and a famous opera house. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Uluru rock formation and the Great Barrier Reef. And don't forget to say hi to the kangaroos and koalas! Learn all about Australia as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Fish, turtles, and many other creatures make their home among a huge coral reef off the coast of Australia. Great Barrier Reef looks at when and how this reef formed and what the future looks like for the massive ecosystem. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"One, two, three. Nakudji, bokenh, danjbik. Accompanied by illustrations drawing on traditional Kunwinjku art, each of the twelve entries of this counting book showcases a different animal of West Arnhem Land, Australia. From crocodiles and echidnas to wallabies, children and adults alike will enjoy learning the Kunwinjku names for numbers and animals, as well as discovering more about these animals' habitat and behavior, and what they mean to the...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Take a captivating journey across the continents of Australia and Antarctica to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in their distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you among the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef, through lush rainforests, up Aoraki (Mount Cook), and across the icy wastelands of Antarctica"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"First published by Walker Books Australia 2019"--Colophon.
Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne's beautiful Yarra River - from its source to its mouth and from its prehistory to the present day. Includes a glossary.--description from publisher's website.
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