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Picture Books, Fiction & Nonfiction for Kids |
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Bateson, Catherine. Magenta McPhee Thinking her father needs a new interest in his life after he is laid-off of work, teenaged Magenta, who envisions herself as a future fantasy author, decides to dabble in matchmaking which brings unexpected results. (Juv Fic) |
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Bingham, Jane. Aboriginal Art & Culture Full-color illustrated photographs depicting the art and culture of the Aboriginal people of Australia, and includes representations of their beliefs and traditions, rock and ground art, sculpture and body art, and more. (j709.94 Bingham) |
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Collard, Sneed B. One Night in the Coral Sea A description of the process by which hundreds of coral participate in a mass spawning event each spring, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, how they release their sperm and eggs into the ocean, are fertilized, then fend off various ocean predators. (j574.92 Collard) |
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Corey, Shana. Mermaid Queen: The Spectacular True Story of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way to Fame, Fortune, & Swimsuit History! As a child growing up in Australia, Annette Kellerman was a frail ugly duckling who dreamed of becoming a graceful ballerina. With courage and determination, she confronted a crippling illness to become an internationally known record-setting athlete who revolutionized the sport of swimming for women, a movie star who invented water ballet, and a fashion revolutionary who modernized the swimsuit. (j797.21 Corey) |
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Germaine, Elizabeth. Cooking the Australian Way An introduction to the cooking of Australia, featuring such recipes as egg and bacon pie, Anzac biscuits, pumpkin soup, and glazed kiwi tart, with information on the history, geography, customs and people of the "land down under. (j641.5994 Germaine) |
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Lagonegro, Melissa. Tales From the Outback When Archie the crocodile moves to the Outback, the Koala Brothers and Ned the wombat help him remodel his new home. (j Lagonegro) |
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Lester, Alison. My Farm Alison Lester's own story of a memorable year growing up on an Australian farm. (j630.994 Lester) |
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Marshall, James Vance. Stories From the Billabong Discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what made Frog croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special in these ten ancient legends of the Yorta-Yorta people, one of Australia's Aboriginal tribes. (j398.2 Marshall) |
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Roy, James. Max Quigley: Technically Not a Bully After playing a prank on one of his "geeky" classmates, sixth-grader Max Quigley's punishment is to be tutored by him. (Juv Fic Roy) |
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Winch, John. The Old Woman Who Loved to Read An old woman moves to the country in order to have a peaceful life with lots of time to read but soon finds that each season brings other tasks to keep her busy. (j Winch) |
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Wolkstein, Diane. Sun Mother Wakes the World: An Australian Creation Story An Aboriginal creation story in which the Sun slowly brings life to the Earth. (j398.2 Wolkstein) |
