Spotlight on Australia

by Bobbie Kalman

Overview

This up-to-date and fact filled introduction to Australia features the unique people, land, and animals of this island country. Children will be fascinated to learn about the native Aboriginal peoples and their way of life, the harsh Outback wilderness, the Great Barrier Reef, and the many marsupials that are unique to Australia, including the kangeroo and the koala. Spectacular photographs also give young readers a close-up view of major cities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778734796
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	03/15/2008
Series:	Spotlight on My Country Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	IG630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Land down under     4
States and territories     6
Life in the oceans     8
Australia's land     10
Life in the "outback"     12
Wild and amazing     14
Who are Australians?     16
The first peoples     18
People from Europe     20
The government     22
Australia's cities     24
Farming and fishing     26
Outdoor fun     28
Your works of art     30
Glossary and Index     32