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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
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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)
 
 
Australian Wildlife Coloring Book  •  Ruth Soffer   • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Creative kids can head Down Under to meet kangaroos, koalas, kookaburra and other Australian creatures, all ready to be colored. (AUS175, $3.95)
 
 
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, $38.00)
 
 
Life in the Rainforest  •   Erbacher, John  •  Sue Erbacher   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Both documentary filmmakers, the authors introduce Queensland's tropical forests, their structure, plants, animals and conservation with color photographs and text geared for ages 11-14. (AUS52, $24.99)
 
 
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)
 
 
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)
 
 
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. Geared for ages 9-12, the book features a nice selection of color photographs. (AUS155, $16.00)
 
 
 




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