In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef—big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms.The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Product Description: What country holds the title as the world's smallest continent and yet the world's largest island? I stands for island, but one that's not too small. Our island is enormous. Just try to see it all! There's no place else quite like it; that is clearly true...read more

A new large format edition of a glorious book that explores renowned artist Bronwyn Bancroft's reverence and love for the vast and varied awe-inspiring landscapes of Australia Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows . . . Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains . . . Learning the desert sky by the warmth of an open fire. In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses both images and words to explore the beauty of the Australian continent and to express the depth of her feelings about it. It is a superb and unique showcase of reverence for landscape—from the coast and the outback to the cities and plains, from dramatic gorges to rugged alpine peaks, and from barren deserts to lush rainforests, Australia is undoubtedly a place of unrivaled beauty that is captured perfectly in Bancroft's book.

Discusses the history, geography, government, economics, people and culture of New Zealand.

Product Description: Australia is nicknamed the land down under because the entire landmass is located below the equator. The country is known for its moderate climate making it a vacation hot spot for tourists from around the globe. Learn about Australias fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Australia, an Exploring Countries book...read more

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: United StatesAuthor: Murray, JuliePublisher: Abdo GroupPublication Date: 2005/09/01Number of Pages: Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress:

Product Description: Welcome to North Korea home to the capital city Pyongyang, leader Kim Jong-un, and thousands of years of history. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about North Koreas history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text...read more

Product Description: Explore the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.

Product Description: Invite your students to explore the countries of the world in this beginning geography series. Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about each countrys history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text...read more

Did you know Australia is both a continent and a country? Australia is the smallest of the seven continents. It is home to natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef, a coral reef so large it can be seen from space. Discover more intriguing facts in Australia, an Exploring Continents book.

A thrilling ride through Australia in the 1840s and beyond—based on the amazing true story of the author's own ancestors and the first children's book ever published in AustraliaMeet 19th-century Australian girl Charlotte living during the depression of the 1840s,and her modern-day descendant Millie. Their story is one of gaining resilience and growing up, as well as fighting against convention for what you truly believe in—a mother fighting for the right to bring up her children, women’s right to education and independence, a daughter fighting for her own life choices, and a modern-day girl gaining confidence in herself. It is also a story of one of Australia’s early literary families.