Books with title Australia

The Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and Western Australia -- together they form the amazing "island" continent of Australia. Now, with this one volume, your students can compare and contrast its peoples, customs, regions and political divisions. Topics and activities explored include: Locating Australia (it's place on the globe), Name the Hemisphere, Water and Landforms, Australia (black & white topographic map), Water Forms of Australia, Australian Landforms, Geographic Regions, Regions of Australia (Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Great Western Plateau, Great Barrier Reef, Coastal Rainforests), Region Comparison Chart, Moving to Australia, Rainfall and Land Use, Political Divisions, States and Territories of Australia, How Many Pople Live Here? Poplulation, Australian Flag, How Far Is It? (linear distances between points), Using a Compass Rose, Longitude and Latitude, South Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Australia's Resources, Locating Resources, Movement of Goods, Imports-Exports, Sheep to Store, Here Come the Tourists, Australian Animals, Unusual Mammals of Australia, Marsupials and Monotremes, Animal Report Note Taker, The People of Australia, Life on a Sheep Station, City Life -- Country Life, Aborigines, Aboriginal Life, New South Wales -- A Time Line, What Does It Mean? Celebrating Learning and more. Plus, a full-color fold-out topographic map of Australia and the ocean surrounding it. It's just one of seven titles in our all-new series on world geography based on the five themes of geography -- Location -- Position on the Earth's surface, Place -- Physical and Human Characteristics, Relationships within Places -- Humans and the Environment, Movement -- Human Interactions on the Earth, and Regions -- How They Form and Change.

Adventurous. Friendly. Wild. Welcome to Australia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Australia’s land, history, cities, food, and sports. They’ll even learn the difference between phrases in America and Australia! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.

Take a trip to 'The Land Down Under' and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take readers to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Australia. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Australia’s busy cities, remote ranches, and sun-baked deserts. We’ll also find out what foods people eat and see a celebration called Australia Day. A special section introduces Australia’s capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

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.