Australia

by Mary Colson

Overview

Australia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484610954
Publisher:	Heinemann
Publication date:	11/01/2014
Series:	Countries Around the World Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	26 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Mary Colson is a teacher and a writer. She is fascinated by the world and the cultures of different countries, with their unique myths and legends.

Table of Contents

Introducing Australia 4

History: Toward Equality 6

Regions and Resources: Landscape and Living 12

Wildlife: Amazing Animals and Natural Wonders 18

Infrastructure: Politics, Power, and People 24

Culture: Art, Sports, and Food 30

Australia Today 36

Fact File 38

Timeline 40

Glossary 42

Find Out More 44

Topic Tools 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Middle grade students who need information on Australia, whether for research or pleasure, need look no further than this addition to Heinemann's "Countries Around the World" series. Colson covers the history of Australia as a penal colony, through its colonization by the British and its current status as an independent nation of the British Commonwealth. Included in this history is the plight of the Aboriginals and their fight for recognition, as well as the country's progress toward equality today. Chapters of approximately six pages each cover such relevant topics as the land, wildlife, politics, and culture. Full-color photographs on each page alternate with text in a simple font. Colorful boxes highlight interesting facts about daily life and famous Australians. Students will especially appreciate the "How to Say" boxes, with various examples of how Australian English differs from that spoken by Americans. Words in bold print point readers to the extensive glossary. Maps, charts, and graphs further illustrate the many facts about the economy, industry, and population. An index, table of contents, timeline, bibliography and websites for further research are included. The appropriate balance between text and white space, plus separation of topics with bold print titles, makes it easy for students to find the facts they need. This title is recommended for elementary libraries and classrooms. Reviewer: Magi Evans

Children's Literature - Magi Evans