Author: Janet McCullagh Thomas Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499002238 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Hi my name is Janet I wrote the book KOALA DOWN UNDER while studying at The University of Wollongong. Kim Koala is a cheeky Koala bear only found in Australia her adventures though comical have an underlying message for children worldwide. I was stimulated to write the book for my daughters Donna and Michelle dec. Son Craig grandchildren Hannah and Thomas and little Alexander, my father George McCullagh dec. My uncle Ronald McCullagh dec. who both travelled from Scotland in 1951 after serving in the British navy in World War 2, they loved this great country as my mother Isabel dec. Aunt May myself my brothers RON and George, cousins Roy Sandra and Ken who is Ken kookaburra in the book still do. Also my good friend Lorraine Thomas Horne, Emma Emu, who sadly passed away from Melanoma cancer, my dear friend Wendy who is always there for me, my friend Trevor, Wallie Wombat and my New Zealand friend Joseph Rawiri Joe the Kangaroo Peter Bernardi a gentle Italian who drove a taxi, Peter Platypus. Kim Koala is taken from my niece Kym McCullagh Luccitti who is a beautiful girl extremely talented but quite cheeky. Ben the Aboriginie is taken from my late father in law Ben Thomas a school teacher with a heart of gold also my cousin Roys son Benjamin McCullagh Dennis a talented man also quite cheeky!I must mention the Japanese and other overseas students I met whilst studying at The University of Wollongong they loved Koala Down Under. Janet and the girls at Fernwood Gym Woonona for having faith in me and Koala Down Under. I hope the Adventures of Kim Koala will delight and help all children to understand anything is possible if you try hard enough and Australia is a country where our Aboriginal people are talented and gentle. Our overseas visitors must know the extreme heat in Australia must be addressed and how cold it becomes in our winters. Through Fire Flood and Drought this great country somehow survives, but we do need to address the SPF 30 plus warnings and SLIP SLOP SLAP all the time for our Melanoma cancer rate is sadly the highest in the world. A dollar from the sale of every Koala Down Under book will be be deposited in an account in the bank to be distributed between Kids Wish Foundation Aboriginal Childrens Education and the Cancer Council.
Author: Timothy Beatley Publisher: Island Press ISBN: 1597268623 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 277
Book Description
In this immensely practical book, Timothy Beatley sets out to answer a simple question: what can Americans learn from Australians about “greening” city life? Green Urbanism Down Under reports on the current state of “sustainability practice” in Australia and the many lessons that U.S. residents can learn from the best Australian programs and initiatives. Australia is similar to the United States in many ways, especially in its “energy footprint.” For example, Australia’s per capita greenhouse gas emissions are second only to those of the United States. A similar percentage of its residents live in cities (85 percent in Australia vs. 80 percent in the United States). And it suffers from parallel problems of air and water pollution, a national dependence on automobiles, and high fossil fuel consumption. Still, after traveling throughout Australia, Beatley finds that there are myriad creative responses to these problems—and that they offer instructive examples for the United States. Green Urbanism Down Under is a very readable collection of solutions. Although many of these innovative solutions are little-known outside Australia, they all present practical possibilities for U.S. cities. Beatley describes “green transport” projects, “city farms,” renewable energy plans, green living programs, and much more. He considers a host of public policy initiatives and scrutinizes regional and state planning efforts for answers. In closing, he shares his impressions about how Australian results might be applied to U.S. problems. This is a unique book: hopeful, constructive, and filled with ideas that have been proven to work. It is a “must read” for anyone who cares about the future of American cities.
Author: Erin Teagan Publisher: ISBN: 9781646975921 Category : Animals Languages : en Pages : 135
Book Description
Kira and her mom are spending the summer at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia helping her aunt, a veterinarian, care for the animals. When a health emergency pulls her aunt away, suddenly Kira can't seem to do anything right. She's put the animals in danger. Can Kira earn back everyone's trust?
Author: Julie Murray Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 1617876747 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
Easy-to-read text and oversized, striking photos set in a colorful design introduce young readers to the koala! Readers will learn about the koala's unique body features, diet, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. They will also learn about the life of a baby koala, from joey to independence. Shaded territory maps highlight areas of Australia the koala calls home. Fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly koala facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the land down under and the incredible koala! A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author: Chris Daniels Publisher: Neon Squid ISBN: 1684493846 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 19
Book Description
Head down under to study koalas in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother’s pouches, but there’s so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they spend 15 hours a day asleep, and how scientists use drones to monitor koala populations. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains why koalas love to munch eucalyptus leaves, and why they are most certainly not bears! It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and forest fires. Written by Professor Chris Daniels and featuring stunning illustrations by Marianne Lock, Koala (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Honey Bee
Author: Robert Elmer Publisher: Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764221057 Category : Australia Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
When thirteen-year-old Patrick and his family befriend a young Chinese immigrant who arrives in Australia in 1855, they face the prejudices of local miners.
Author: Heather E. Schwartz Publisher: Lerner Publications ISBN: 1467747335 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
Author: Jon M. Fishman Publisher: Lerner Publications ™ ISBN: 1512471704 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 27
Book Description
They're cute, they're furry, they live in a pouch—they're baby koalas! Did you know that a baby koala cannot see or hear when it is born? Or that a newborn joey is about the size of a jelly bean? Uncover more fascinating facts about baby koalas, from what their habitat is like and what they eat to what their scientific name is in this bright, colorful book.
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Author: Jon M. Fishman
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