Thirteen-year-old Australian slam poet Solli Raphael discusses his experiences, offers writing tips, and presents thirty of his poems intended to inspire social change.

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Australia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"Learn all about the Australian "bulldozer of the bush" in a fascinating introduction to the wombat"--

Welcome to Australia! See kangaroos hopping across the land. Enjoy a meal outdoors. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Looks at several life forms that live in three different desert environments, including mammals, insects, and other invertebrates, focusing on their life cycles and their place in the food chain.

Describes Australia's geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture.

In eighteenth-century Britain, children as young as seven were tried in court as adults for crimes such as picking pockets or stealing clothes. If convicted, they could be sentenced to death or transported to the then-perilous and isolated colonies of Australia, where life was often as difficult and dangerous as it was in Britain. But transportation also meant opportunity for the lucky few. Child Convicts is about the lives of these young prisoners...