Australia

Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries

by Colleen Sexton

Take a trip to 'The Land Down Under' and discover all of the unusual wildlife inhabiting the Outback! There are kangaroos, wild dogs called dingoes, and nearly 700 types of birds in Australia. This title will also take readers to the Great Barrier Reef and to some of the largest cities in Australia, showing kids the daily life and culture of Aussies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Australia

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2010

About the author

Educational publishing professional with extensive experience developing both print and digital content for grades K–12. Author of more than 150 nonfiction books for kids in grades K-6.

Reviews

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a nice addition to any elementary geography class or school library. The layout is done well with interesting facts and beautiful images, maps and charts that complement the text well. I highly recommend following up any study of a country with youtube videos to get a more dynamic look.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

32 pages. Another great book in the Exploring Countries series. Format and information is excellent. Great photos, charts and additional information at the end. Great job! Highly recommended Gr. 4 and up.