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Australia and New Zealand, A True Book  •  Elaine Landau   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  An overview of the nature, citizens and history of Australia and New Zealand for children 6-8. With its large color photographs and focus on kid-friendly topics (such as marsupials), this book is an engaging introduction to the region. (AUS121, $6.95)
 
 
Australia, Enchantment of the World  •  Ann Heinrichs  •  Martin Hintz   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Australia for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series by Children's Press, this book is a thoroughly illustrated description of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Australia. (AUS53, $37.00)
 
 
The House of the People  •  Ron Bacon   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  This picture book features the "Oldest Tohunga", a staple character in Ron Bacon's books for kids. Here the Oldest Tohunga oversees the construction of a marvelous meeting house for his village. Ages 4-8. (NZL47, $11.99)
 
 
Life in the Rainforest  •   Erbacher, John  •  Sue Erbacher   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An overview of the nature and structure of Australia's tropical rain forest. The book, which features dozens of color photographs, covers how the rain forest works, its wildlife and issues of rain forest destruction. (AUS52, $23.00)
 
 
The Moas  •  Katie Beck   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An illustrated parable about conservation and cultural tolerance, focusing on an extinct New Zealand bird. Ages 9 to 12. (NZL50, $15.95)
 
 
Stowaway  •  Karen Hesse   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  For this novel, renowned children's author Karen Hesse imagines the voyages of Captain Cook (including landings in Australia and New Zealand), from the point of view of a young stowaway named Nicholas. Ages 9-14. (OCE81, $6.99)
 
 
Uluru, Australia's Aboriginal Heart  •  Caroline Arnold   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An overview of Ayer's Rock (now known by its traditional Aboriginal name Uluru), its geologic formation, surrounding wildlife and influence on Aboriginal culture. The book features a nice selection of color photographs. (AUS155, $16.00)
 
 
 




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