australia

Explains what food webs are, and follows a dingo, emu, carpet python, saltwater crocodile, koala, kangaroo, and other animals as they weave food webs in the Australian outback. Includes descriptions and photographs of various desert plants and animals.

Provides an introduction to the Australian outback, explains what food chains are, follows the food chain in the outback from the sun, to plants, to herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and scavengers, examines an outback food web, and looks at threats to the region.

Secret agent Jack Stalwart travels to the Great Barrier Reef in search of a missing diver and treasure.

Fifteen-year-old Sam solves a mystery while treasure hunting on the Australian coast.

Portrays the lives and music of the Bee Gees, one of the world's most famous musical families, Maurice, Robin, Barry, and Andy Gibb.

Michael's parents are leaders of a new anti-immigrant political party called Aussie Values which is trying to halt the flood of refugees from the Middle East; Mina fled Afghanistan with her family ten years ago, and just wants to concentrate on fitting in and getting into college--but the mutual attraction they feel demands that they come to terms with their family's concerns and decide where they stand in the ugly anti-Muslim politics of the time.

"Wombats live only in Australia. Learn all about these furry burrow diggers and their habitats in Wombats. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--From the publisher's web site.

Introduces thirty-eight animals found in Australia.

"Photo-packed series explores the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries. A up-close look at what life is like at a real wombat sanctuary in Australia--straight from a wombat herself in a nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers"--Provided by publisher.