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Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, economy, culture, and future of the American territories in the Pacific: Guam, the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (5 hr., 30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
Moana has loved on the island of Motunui her whole life, just like her parents before her and their parents before them. She loves the community in her happy village, from the farmers growing plentiful crops, to the talented basket weavers, to the fishermen filling their nets in the lagoon. As daughter of the chief, Moana knows that one day the village and all its inhabitants will be her responsibility. This is a bit daunting, particularly as a piece...
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English
Description
The Great Barrier Reef is a special place. Come see the coral. Look at colorful sea creatures. Australia's underwater attraction is waiting for you. Along the way, you'll learn place value! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value easy and fun. Text features...
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English
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Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region that comprises thousands of islands in the Pacific Ocean, from tiny atolls to the world's smallest continent. The histories of area governments are as distinct as the many island countries that exist in this region. This book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped the region of Australia and the Pacific Realm. Fact-filled sidebars, beautiful photographs, and primary sources...
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English
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Full of crims, crooks and rascally runaways, this fun and light-hearted non-fiction title is a colourful celebration of our convict past
Meet the convicts behind Australia's most rascally, dastardly prison escapes. Gifted geniuses or total goofballs? You be the judge!
Featuring Moondyne Joe, Mary Bryant, and a guy who put on a kangaroo skin and hopped away (literally), this fun and engaging collection brings our country's early colonial past to...
7) Australia
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English
Description
Take a trip Down Under . . . and into the past. Australia has one of the longest and richest histories of any place on the planet, dating back tens of thousands of years. Aboriginal people continue to have a large influence on Australian culture, even in the centuries since Europeans arrived. Today, Australia is a vibrant home to a growing multi-cultural population, but it retains its own unique character. Find out how the events and people of the...
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English
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What are the beautiful and scary animals you see in the great Australian outback? Allow your child to discover the diversity of life in Australia through pictures and texts. The fact that this book uses real-life pictures, and not cartoons, make it easy for kids to fall in love with every turn of the page. Pictures, after all, make knowledge universal and easier to understand. Buy a copy now!
9) New Zealand
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English
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New Zealanders love to play, and their country is their playground. This South Pacific island comes equipped with snowy mountains for skiing, swift rivers for rafting, and deep valleys for bungee jumping. Adventure waits in this introduction to life in New Zealand.
11) Oceania
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Language
English
Description
Explore the beautiful and diverse islands of Oceania! This social studies book covers the islands of the South Pacific, including Australia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. The South Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of islands, and each one is unique. This teacher-approved book provides students with the chance to understand the lives of people from Oceania, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book incorporates the...
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English
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What country holds the title as the world's smallest continent and yet the world's largest island? I stands for island, but one that's not too small. Our island is enormous. Just try to see it all! There's no place else quite like it; that is clearly true. Australia is a continent, but it's an island, too. Originally founded as a penal colony, Australia has long been known for its contrasts (think: wild outback and sophisticated Sydney Opera House).
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Magic tree house volume 20
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie away to Australia where they must save some animals from a wildfire.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Meet the Rabinovitches: mischievous Yakov, bubbly Nomi, rebellious Miriam, solemn Shlomo, and seven more! Papa is a rabbi and their days are full of intriguing Jewish rituals and lots of adventures in 1920s Poland. But the biggest adventure of all is when big sister Adina is told she is to be married at the age of fifteen-to someone she has never met. Originally published in Australia.
15) New Zealand
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English
Description
Pack your bags! We're headed to New Zealand. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore New Zealand's active volcanoes and narrow fjords, see the kiwi and kakapo birds, watch a rugby game, and taste a special feast called the hangi. A special section introduces New Zealand's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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English
Description
The world around me-Young leaders in the Making.
This is a collection of impressions of an 11-year-old girl about her everyday encounters. She gives her opinion and advice from business ideas for kids to practical solutions to climate change. This book gives a detailed account of how kids can start saving money, starting your own business, be good friends and how young people can be part of a change-making process.
17) Australia
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English
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It may be the smallest continent, but there's a lot to know about Australia. This continent, which is also a country, is home to some of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback. In this informative book, colorful photographs pair closely with accessible text, guiding readers around this captivating continent. Graphic elements, such as maps and diagrams, help readers visualize some of Australia's...
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Series
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English
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Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region unlike any other in the world. Made up of thousands of islands, from tiny atolls to the continent of Australia, this region is defined by the mighty ocean flowing between neighboring islands and countries. How did people come to inhabit the islands of this region? How do the islands differ from one another? Readers will have the full Oceania tour with this exciting book, which uses photographs, maps, and...
19) Lucky Thamu
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English
Description
"Strong storylines and unique cultural insights make these books successful additions to the Waarda series." -Junior Bookseller+Publisher
20) Sydney
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sydney is Australia's largest city. It is known for its scenic harbor. Sydney's Harbour Bridge stretches across the harbor, linking the northern and southern parts of the city. Find out more about this fascinating city in Sydney, a title in the World Class Cities series.
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