Destination: Australia - Hardcover

Book 2 of 3: Destination

Grupper, Jonathan

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9780792271659: Destination: Australia
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0792271653 ISBN 13: 9780792271659
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2000

Synopsis

From kangaroos to Tasmanian sugar gliders, the beauty and diverse wonders of the Australian continent are presented to young readers through a collection of lively, full-color photographs.

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Reviews

Grade 2-5-Filled with large, eye-catching photographs, this book presents Australia as a land of natural wonders. The organization is a bit disjointed; the first page briefly introduces readers to the country, mentioning its unique animals and "amazing habitats," and then jumps to the island of Tasmania with a description of the Tasmanian devil. While lots of fascinating creatures (emus, echidnas, and a frog that spends most of its life underground) and facts are included, the exotic nature of the country and its wildlife is overstated and adjectives such as "weird" are too readily applied. Occasionally, terms are not explained ("joey" is used in a caption but not defined in the text). The photographs, however, are often breathtaking; readers will draw back from the ferocious "saltie" (saltwater crocodile) that commands a two-page spread and delight in the picture of a mob of red kangaroos in motion. As an introduction, this title will definitely generate further interest.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
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Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0792271653
ISBN 13 
9780792271659
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
31
Rating
  • 3.85 out of 5 stars
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