Australia and New Zealand, A True Book  •  Elaine Landau CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2000 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • 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)
The Moas  •  Katie Beck NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 28 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) In this parable, winningly illustrated with pencil drawings by the author, young Moki must learn to fly in order to escape the Maori hunters. Unfortunately, Moki is a Moa bird, a giant (now-extinct) flightless bird of New Zealand, so escape is not so easy. Katie Beck's book has been acclaimed by educators and conservationists alike. It's suitable for ages 9 to 12. (NZL50, $15.95)
Stowaway  •  Karen Hesse LITERATURE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES • 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)