Coco's Road Trips Across Australia (Little Buddy's Gourmet World Tour) (Little Buddy's Gourmet World Tour)
by Aralesa S
Philippines, the Culture (Lands, Peoples & Cultures) (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Pb))
by Greg Nickles
This book is suitable for ages 9-14. The traditions of the Philippines' many different groups of people, as well as Spanish and American influences, have joined to create the culture of the Philippines. Christian celebrations such as Christmas and saint's days, Muslim holidays such as Ramadan, and harvest festivals featuring giant higantes are showcased alongside a distinctly Filipino culture that includes the singkil dance, bamboo instruments, and carabao tales. Other topics include: Catholic a...
Philippines, the People (Lands, Peoples & Cultures) (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Pb))
by Greg Nickles
This title is intended for ages 9-14. The Philippine archipelago is home to over seventy different groups of peoples, each with its own traditions, customs and history. The "Philippines - The People" is an exploration of these peoples, from the largest group, the Tagolog, to the Igorot highlanders, and the country's Muslim peoples, the Manobo, explaining how they joined together through history to form a united country. Other topics included are: the Tasaday tribe controversy; Spanish and Americ...
Australia (Continents (Heinemann Hardcover)) (Continents)
by Mary Virginia Fox
Explore the Australian Outback to find koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, and more! Did you know kangaroos can jump 10 feet high? And they can travel up to speeds of 40 miles per hour! Learn more fun facts about some of Australia's favorite animals! In connection with the publication of Animals of Australia, Penguin Random House will donate a portion of the proceeds to support efforts to provide Australian bushfire relief.
It's a Baby Flying Fox! (Sandcastle Baby Australian Animals) (Baby Australian Animals)
by Katherine Hengel
It's a Baby Kangaroo! (Sandcastle Baby Australian Animals) (Baby Australian Animals)
by Kelly Doudna
The Marvellous Funambulist of Middle Harbour and Other Sydney Firsts
by Hilary Bell
Who fought the first duel in Sydney? Where were the city’s first dancing horses? And who was the daredevil who crossed Middle Harbour on a tightrope in 1877? This whimsical, witty history of Sydney will entertain children like nothing else they’ve seen. In a series of unexpected, adventurous and just plain crazy firsts, Hilary Bell and Matthew Martin trace the events, people and places that have shaped their city, however unintentionally. Where else will you find Sydney’s first surfer-girl shar...
Explora Australia y Oceania (Explora Los Continentes)
by Bobbie Kalman and Rebecca Sjonger
This book is suitable for ages 6 to 10 years. This text is in Spanish. "Explore Australia and Oceania" leads children on an exciting trip through Australia's beautiful and diverse landscapes. Considered both a country and a continent, amazing full-colour photographs feature the Great Barrier Reef, the rugged Outback, and Australia's interesting and unique animals.