Lyra wants to get out and explore, but her father has turned into a Phone Zombie, spending all his time lying on the couch working, talking, texting, watching sports. She persuades him to go for a walk with her in the bush where Dad is gradually converted into a Nature Zombie! This delightful story tempts children to follow in Lyras footsteps.
First published in 2014, this book is a comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to use the circle in their classroom. The manual covers: the reasons, benefits and methodology of using circles in classrooms; the ways they can be used; and many examples of circle sessions for both primary and secondary classrooms.
He had it all: the scars, the swagger, the stage presence. As the highly visible and charismatic singer of Dragon, Marc Hunter was the voice behind such timeless hits as ‘April Sun in Cuba. Yet Hunter was also a maverick whose destructive genius and serious heroin addiction led to a turbulent relationship with his bandmates and an early death.
The story of Kraken, a Komodo Dragon who came to live at The Australian Reptile Park. Kraken is smart and funny and his keeper Jake has to keep coming up with ideas to keep him occupied. This book tells his story and features photos of him and his keepers. This fun story also educates about these special animals and people that care for them.
George The Wombat is the story of an orphaned wombat joey called George who was raised by the keepers at the Australian Reptile Park. This positive and happy book features photos of the adorable George and his keepers at the park. This beautiful story also aims to educate about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
Orphaned koala joey Elsa was raised by Koala expert Hayley when her mother was too sick to look after her. This positive and happy book features photos of beautiful Elsa and follows her growing up and then eventually having her own joey. This adorable story also aims to educate kids about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
Elvis, Australia’s crankiest crocodile, was scaring people in Darwin so he was sent to the Australian Reptile Park and has become its most famous resident. With photos of Elvis, this book tells the story of his life at the park and some of his naughty antics. The book also educates about Australian native animals and the people that care for them
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from fascinating city walks, leisurely cliff-top and beach strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions help the reader explore the citys streets, parks, bushland and coasts. The book is illustrated with over 150 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
The rollercoaster careers of the brothers Gibb – Barry, Robin, Maurice and younger brother Andy – is perhaps the greatest saga in Australian music history. This is the story of the brothers’ incredible careers and of the Gibb ‘curse’ – an all-too-human look at the yin and yang of fame. This edition is a re-issue of the 2015 original release.