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I was delighted to contribute to 'Our Land, Our Stories', which is a landmark educational series exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, peoples and cultures. Purchase at Nelson |
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Weird and Wonderful Trees |
I like trees. Do you like them too? Come and take a look at some weird and wonderful trees.
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Zeke Goes to Space School |
It is Zeke’s first day at his new school. He does not want to go.
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It is time to sleep. Animals sleep in all kinds of ways. Could you sleep like these animals?
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Ruby and Chester are excited to visit the dazzling new fairground, Shock
Waves. But they’re in for some nasty surprises – nothing seems to work
as it should. Something strange is going on … and Ruby is determined to
get to the bottom of it.
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Zeke and the Big Sand Cake |
Zeke wants to make a big sand cake. How big will it get?
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Let's take a look in a rock pool. What creatures do you think we'll find in there?
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 When you use water, do you ever think about:
- where the water came from?
- what would happen if the water ran out?
Saving water is very important. Let’s learn about how we can save it!
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The popple bird gets out at Space Zoo. Can Zeke help find it?
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Captain FRAN-tastic and the Yum Yum Gang |
The people of Eatmore City are the laziest in the land. They guzzle
lollies and puddings all day long and never exercise, unless you count
snoring! When all the sweets and treats go missing, a surprise superhero
comes to the rescue. Nothing turns out the way anyone expected though.
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 Many animals have armour to protect them. Armour makes it very hard for a
predator to eat its prey. Find out about the different kinds of armour:
spikes, scales, shells and exoskeletons.
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 The area inside the Arctic Circle is a vast, icy ocean, surrounded by
frozen land. The people and animals that live in the Arctic have adapted
to the extreme cold in many different ways.
Even though the Arctic
is a harsh environment, it is also a delicate one. The warming of
Earth’s climate is damaging the Arctic. This is endangering the animals
that depend on the Arctic ice for survival, such as polar bears.
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 Sophie and her pony, Popcorn, have just joined the Silver Saddles Pony
Club. They used to perform in a circus, where Popcorn the Wonder Pony
did all sorts of amazing tricks.
Now, Popcorn wants to show off his
tricks at the pony club! Will they fit in with the other ponies and
riders? And can Popcorn win a prize at the annual pony club fun day?
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Throughout history, many individuals have fought for justice and
equality. The six people in this book are remarkable examples of people
who fought for what is right. Through their courage, leadership and
self-sacrifice, they improved the lives of millions of people. Today,
their stories continue to inspire others to work towards a fairer world.
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Throughout history, there have been many famous people who have
undertaken intrepid journeys. Some of these journeys have been for fame
and fortune, while others were for survival. Find out what made these
brave people embark on their treacherous journeys: Zheng He, Christopher
Columbus, Ernest Shackleton, Amelia Earhart and Molly Craig.
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Perfect Pets explores the pros and cons of different pets. Find out
about clever geckos, busy chickens, cuddly cats and more! Oxford Reading
Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in
reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does.
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Publisher:
by Oxford University Press
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Charlie and his friends, Abby and Bec, are the ABC Gang – and they’re
always on the lookout for mysteries to solve. When they go on holiday to
Orange Grove, Charlie thinks it’s going to be boring. But then they spy
a suspicious man carrying a strange package and Charlie realises that
the gang has stumbled onto a whole new mystery. And it won’t be easy to
solve!
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Princess Polly: The Very Cold Day |
It is a very cold day. Ice is here and there. Can Dragon help Princess Polly?
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Princess Polly: The Very Bad Day |
Princess Polly is having a very bad day. How will she cheer up?
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Abby loves mystery stories. She is a member of the ABC Gang, a group
always on the lookout for mystery. When an unusual neighbour moves in
next door, she and her friends have to investigate. What they find will
surprise them – but maybe not all is as it seems?
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