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Life in the Rainforest

Life in the Rainforest


by Erbacher, John | Sue Erbacher

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1993
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

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)

Discovery, The Quest for the Great South Land

Discovery, The Quest for the Great South Land


by Miriam Estensen

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 286 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

In this engaging narrative history Estensen traces the idea and discovery of Australia from Greek philosophers to Captain James Cook's voyage of 1755. With black-and-white illustrations throughout. (AUS82, $14.95)

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