"An overview of the history, geography, government, economy, language, people, and culture of Australia. Includes numerous color photos, a detailed map, useful facts, and detailed resource section"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces dinosaurs that once roamed Australia and what they have in common with today's animals.

Robert Hoge was born with a tumour in the middle of his face, and legs that weren't much use. There wasn't another baby like him in the whole of Australia, let alone Brisbane. But the rest of his life wasn't so unusual: he had a mum and a dad, brothers and sisters, friends at school and in his street. He had childhood scrapes and days at the beach; fights with his family and trouble with his teachers. He had doctors, too: lots of doctors who, when...

This book introduces readers to the many pink lakes found in Australia and how this natural phenomenon came to be.

Some of the most intriguing animals in the world live exclusively in Australia. This endearing title teaches kids about the birth and early life of the Tasmanian Devil. Astonishing photography and easy-to-read sentences bring these baby Tasmanian Devils to life for early readers. This book highlights the Tasmanian Devil, detailing its growth patterns, eating habits, enemies, and more. Kids will love learning about this animal's parenting style, too!...

What's that furry mammal with a bill? It's a platypus! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about platypuses, including how they catch food by picking up electrical signals and how they lay eggs! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching...

"Simple text and illustrations describe Megalania, how they lived, and how they became extinct"--Provided by publisher.