Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, like earthquakes and tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment.
The Northern Territory, Australias premier desert destination, lures outdoor enthusiasts with iconic parks like Uluru/Kata Tjuta and Kakadu. Discover endless walks, lookouts, 4WD adventures, wildlife encounters and other adventures. This book, with 150+ photos and maps, showcases the best NT has to offer for nature lovers.
Sydney to Newcastle: Australia's most accessible long-distance track
This guide is for anyone looking to tackle all or part of the beautiful 250-kilometre Great North Walk as a multi-day holiday, or those who want to experience particular sections as day walks. Like all of the WLP walking guides, the book includes full-colour photography and accurate maps, easy-to-follow instructions and great local information.
Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development.
Creative non-fiction which demonstrates the importance of the relationship between history and literature, especially for enabling children to appropriately engage with history.
How one man telegraphed Australia to the modern world
In 1855 Charles Todd had a bold dream to build a telegraph line across Australia to connect it to the world. By 1870, Singapore had joined the global network: now for Australia. Todd and his men succesfully erected thousands of telegraph poles - one every 80 metres - across land that was relentlessly inhospitable and largely unknown to them.
Little dung beetle loves nothing more than pushing dung balls. When he accidentally enters the great dung ball competition, he wins and is crowned ‘Black Sun’. However, when he can’t smell the dung any more and his legs become stiff, can he keep the Black Sun title? And does it matter if he doesn’t? A story about celebrating YOU and following your ......
ISBN-13: 9781922833235
(Paperback)
Publisher: LITTLE STEPS Imprint: LITTLE STEPS PUBLISHING
Welcome to the autistic community! We're very glad you're here! Sometimes it can be difficult to feel proud of who you are. Maybe you feel different from other people or struggle to fit in - there is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you discover how to feel proud to be you. From learning about the ......
This practical travel guide to New Zealand features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. ......
