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Describes the many animals that live in Australia.

A biography of New Zealand singer Lorde.

A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Only one of the men realizes that her affections may be won through her beloved piano.

Presents the life of a ten-year-old boy on a New Zealand sheep ranch describing his family, home, school, and amusements and some of the traditions and celebrations of his country.

"The story of how in April 2016, Inky the octopus escaped from the New Zealand aquarium and became an international sensation"--Provided by publisher.

"A Powelliphanta, a large but rare carnivorous snail from New Zealand, spends the night searching for food and trying to avoid the many animals that prey on snails"--OCLC.

Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons has a quirky family, a wonderful best friend, and a head full of worrying questions that he shares with his mother each night, but when free-spirited Sydney arrives at school with questions of her own, Frankie is forced to face the ultimate ten p.m. question.

Ever heard of a flightless nocturnal parrot? This book will delight young readers as they learn what makes the kakapo one of the world's weirdest animals. Basic information is covered, such as predators, prey, habitat, life cycle, senses, and conservation status. Table of contents, diagram, map, fun facts, facts page, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Describes the food and beverages of Australia and New Zealand in relation to their history, geography, and culture. Also includes recipes and information about regional specialties and festive foods.

Previously published as: Two generations. 1984. A dual autobiography describing three decades of high-altitude climbing by father and son.