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Australia is filled to the brim with awesome dogs. From our kelpies to our collies, our shepherds to our terriers - every dog that calls Australia home is excellent. There are some dogs though, that when given the chance, are at the head of the pack. They have a special quality a...bout them. They are legendarily loyal, the kind of dog who'll stick by you no matter what. They are beautifully brave, willing to face danger for the sake of someone else. They've gone on an astounding adventure, leaving the backyard behind for some kind of caper. They're a kind of superhero, responsible for rescuing someone in danger. They may have stood shoulder-to-knee with our soldiers in battles, or walked beside someone who needed a helping paw. In this book you'll meet just some of the awesome dogs that call Australia home.
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a certain area, particular geological landforms or dominant vegetation that exists there. In this book, students explore the influence of particular environments and the resulting industries in these areas. They examine case studies such as the Murray-Darling basin, as well as is...sues surrounding management and zoning of an area.
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Environments can change over time due to natural effects, such as erosion and storms, but a large proportion of environmental change is a result of human actions like land clearing, development, irrigation and dams. In this book, students will discover how Indigenous Australians ...manage land and resources to create a sustainable way of living. They will also explore the extent of change in Australia's environment due to human actions, and the positive and negative effects in terms of environmental sustainability.
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In gentle rhyme, IT STARTS WITH A SEED evocatively explores the growth of a tiny sycamore seed. Taking a journey through the seasons and years, we follow the seed as it transforms from a seedling to a sapling, then a young tree, until it becomes a large tree with its branches and... roots filling the page. As the tree grows, it is joined by well-loved woodland creatures - squirrels and rabbits, butterflies and owls - who make it their home. Beautiful and evocative, IT STARTS WITH A SEED is a factual story that will touch children with its simple but enchanting message of life and growth.
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Who is Jack McCool? He's a regular wise-cracking school boy, expert multiple biscuit eater and dodger of homework who likes nothing better than chilling out on his bed with his dog, Fergus. It's no wonder Jack's room is his refuge, considering his crazy family and the daily onsla...ught he faces at school from his arch enemies: Miss Medusa, his lip-curling teacher, and Oscar the school bully. And oh yeah, Jack's just discovered he holds the key to breaking an ancient curse. Travelling back in time thanks to a dusty old trunk he finds in the attic, Jack joins forces with a warrior from the past, takes on a vengeful king and travels the world to solve the secrets of the magical Amulet of Athlone by retrieving its six enchanted gemstones from the clutches of some seriously devious and dangerous characters.
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When a priceless artifact is stolen from an ancient Egyptian tomb, all fingers point to Jack's best mate Rory, as the thief. Determined to clear his pal's name and continue his quest to break a wicked curse, Jack turns to fearsome warrior Finn McCool for help. A desperate race th...rough time sees the unlikely duo battle shipwrecks, slave traders and an evil sorcerer to find the missing gems - and save Rory's life!Jack McCool is an ordinary school boy who tries to escape his crazy family and the daily onslaught he faces from his lip-curling teacher and Oscar, the sneaky school bully, by hiding in the attic. That's when the ordinary becomes extraordinary - Jack is catapulted back in time and discovers he holds the key to breaking an ancient curse. What's more, the clock's ticking and all eyes are on him.
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Love dinosaurs? Love LEGO? If the answer is yes, you'll love this book! `Brick by Brick Dinosaurs' will teach you how to build amazing dino projects, giving step by step instructions - simple and easy. And all you need for it to work are LEGO bricks! If you want to bring to make ...a triceratops, spinosaurus, diplodocus and more, this book will help you do it - and all in the middle of your living room! Not only will you learn how to build amazing dinosaurs; you'll also learn a bit more about them, through the information scattered throughout the book. This book is a must-have for dino lovers!
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A guide to the dinosaurs Down Under, which ranged from ferocious carnivores to hebivorous behemoths. Meet Australia's most famous dinosaur species, and learn about the science behind palaeontology - from how we define dinosaurs to how we've started learning what colour they might... have been! This is the second book in the `Australia's Amazing' series, following the success of Australia's Amazing Whales and Dolphins.
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A new series about early Australian history. Written specifically with the new Australian History Curriculum in mind. The stories of the many European explorers - Tasman, Hartog, Cook and more - whose voyages brought them to the Australian continent before 1788. Lean what motivat...ed them, and how they made sense of what they found.
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A new series about early Australian history. Written specifically with the new Australian History Curriculum in mind. A look at the monumental clash between European colonialism and the Aboriginal peoples, from the first tentative and difficult interactions of the early explorers... to the arrival of the First Fleet.
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