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Kangaroo Footprints

(2011)
Kangaroo Footprints is a 75 page book of fun activities and information pages of fascinating facts about Australia's kangaroos.
All pages are photocopy masters.
Students will learn about the macropod family of animals: how and where they live, how they care for their young and the threats they face.
Order details available on www.kangaroofootprints.com.au on the
Kangaroo Book page.

Australian Wildlife

Fun, Quizzes, Puzzles and Games

(2009)
www.readyed.com.au
The book contains over forty quizzes, puzzles and games, many with an Australian theme. It has been designed to not only develop students' literacy and numeracy skills, but also to extend their general knowledge.

Exploring the Unknown

 Easy English

Pushing Boundaries

People push boundaries in many ways -in science, in medicine, in sport, testing themselves against Nature and in other activities. Read about many people who have stepped outside their comfort zone to push personal boundaries.

Thinking Globally

There are many challenges facing  our world - climate change, 
pollution, poverty, overpopulation and more. Read about people and 
organisations committed to saving the planet and how you can make a 
difference.

Exploring the Unknown

Indigenous people had inhabited Australia for many thousands of years before European settlers arrived. Read about the explorers who set out to explore and map the continent and faced many challenges during  their expeditions.

Our Energy Choices

Did you know that each time you turn on the tv or travel by car you're contributing to your carbon footprint? Did you know that in Australia that most of our energy comes from fossil fuels? Discover how you can help our planet and be a wise energy user.

Shaping our Nation

Read about the diverse experiences that have helped shape who we are as Australians.

Teachers4Teachers Publications

Noise in the Night

Kate and her brother Sam have enjoyed spending school holidays on their grandparents' farm. On their last day they discover a beautiful blue egg. What happens next is amazing.

How many native birds and animals can you find in the story? Go to the Just for Kids page for the answers and more wildlife activities

Waterwise

You know that water is vital for life on planet Earth, but did you know that the same water is continually being recycled around the Earth?

This book is filled with lots of amazing stories, poems, facts and a play called 'Go With the Flow'.

New Beginnings

Aboriginal people have been living on the Australian continent for more than 40 000 years. Listen to ancient Dreamtime stories, read about Australia's early explorers and meet some of the convict children aboard the First Fleet and find out why they were sent to Australia.

Machines

Inside the Castle Walls

The secrets of a castle are revealed - from the moat to the dungeon to a knight's armour or design your own coat of arms. Published as part of the Scooter series.

Gone Feral

Interesting facts about introduced species that have gone feral. Rabbits, foxes and cane toads are just a few that have gone feral. Published as part of the Australian History series.

Greypath Writers' Anthology

Co-edited by Margaret Warner and June Keir, the stories and poems in the anthology were submitted by graduates of the Greypath Creative Writing Course and the editors.

Max and Friends

"Max and Friends' includes three stories in colour on CD. 'Max and Friends', 'Where Do You Live?' and ' Having Fun' are interesting stories about familiar topics with repetition of vocab to develop reading confidence. The stories are especially suitable for beginner readers, children with learning difficulties and ESL students. The workbook consolidates reading skills and helps children gain confidence, with parental help.

Greypath Writers' Anthology

Co-edited by Margaret Warner and June Keir, the stories and poems in this anthology were submitted by graduates of the Greypath Creative Writing Course and the editors.

Max and Friends Book 2 Pets and Pals

The familiar characters in Book 1 are continued in this series with three stories about pets -'Max and Jess', 'Emma and Bluey' and 'Jack, Bart and Bert'. Repetition of vocab introduced in Book 1 combined with new vocab encourages reading confidence. Stories are in colour on CD and the workbook provides practice to consolidate reading skills and encourage reading confidence, with parent help.

Family Voyages

Families from all over the world have made Australia their home. This is a topic book for the new Rigby Blueprints series unit 1 'Families in Focus'.

Celebrations

Celebrations are held for many different reasons, from birthdays to weddings. This is a topic book Celebrations for the new Rigby Blueprints literacy series unit 1 'Families in Focus'.

Come on Aussie!

Have you ever heard the saying 'bring a plate'? Do you know what a 'dog's breakfast' is? There are many interesting things to learn about how Australian people speak. Find out more when you 'have a Captain Cook' at this book. It's bonzer!

A Healthy Life

Here's a nutty fact - did you know that our muscles are 75% water? No wonder our legs sometimes feel like jelly! Look inside this book to find out lots more facts like t his, plus plenty of good tips for staying healthy.

Australia, My Country Big Ideas Book

Aussies are famous for their' tall tales'. Read about Jessie the blue heeler, smarter than the average dog who 'saves the day' in the very tall tale 'Smart as Paint'.