An iceberg shears from a glacier and begins a journey that takes it through Antarctica’s seasons. Follow the iceberg in the spring as it watches penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes and senses krill stirring underneath the ice. With summer comes more life: the iceberg sees humpback whales spiral and orca gather. And the iceberg moves too, ever shrinking as the sun softens its edges and undersea currents wash it from below. When autumn arrives with cooling temperatures, the sea changes and the iceberg is trapped in the ice for the winter freeze. Then spring returns and the iceberg drifts into a sheltered bay and falls, at the end of its life cycle. But if you think this is the end of the journey, look closer — out in the ocean, an iceberg shears from a glacier and settles to the sea, beginning the process anew. Ocean, sky, snow and ice dance a delicate dance in this evocative portrayal of the life cycle of an iceberg. The poetic text and beautiful illustrations make this a unique nonfiction offering for young readers. This book ends with an author’s note explaining the effects of climate change on the Arctic and Antarctic regions, as well as a map and a glossary. Key Text Features additional information author’s note glossary map gatefold Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
“The watercolor illustrations are dramatic, colorful, and attractive. . . . Youngsters will enjoy learning about the marsupial . . . all within a moving tale filled with adventure.” — School Library Journal When a young male koala outgrows his mother’s pouch, it’s time to find a new home for himself, braving perils and adventures along the way. Rival koalas, fierce storms, and frightening snakes force Koala to keep moving until he finds a safe place to call his own. In this dramatic nonfiction account, two renowned Australian picture book creators bring us a surprising and authentic look at the ever-popular koala.
Follow a female shark as she heads to warm waters for the sake of her young in a lyrical, fact-filled look at one of the ocean’s top predators. The great white shark swims on. Her tail sways from side to side; her fins keep her balanced. She travels the fast lane where she can, cruising invisible seaways. As she traverses her ocean home, the great white shark’s charcoal skin blends with the dark depths of the ocean, her white belly floating pale below. She carries seven pups in her belly, and her job is to give them the best possible chance at survival. Her journey will take her where she needs to go to stay nourished until she gives birth, far from shore. Set in a stunning underwater world, Claire Saxby's signature poetic prose, offset by running facts, and Cindy Lane's striking illustrations showcase the power and grace of one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures.
Poor Joey! No matter how hard he tries, his jokes never seem to work. A mountain bike as first prize makes this the one competition Joey wants to win! [back cover].
Ben was last seen heading for Miss Infantita's pet shop. Now he's disappeared. The police think Ben's been kidnapped but what if Lily is right? If she is, there may be no way to save Ben from his furry fate. [back cover].
In this nautical update on the familiar childhood rhyme "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," an old sailor swallows a krill, which makes him ill, so he swallows a jellyfish to catch the krill, and a feeding frenzy begins! Young readers will love the cumulative rhyme, and grown-ups will appreciate the fresh take on an old favorite.
Come celebrate the adventurer lurking in every grandad, pop and pa My Pa is not a quiet Pa, a sit-and-read-the-news Pa. My Pa is a Wild Pa – and Wild Pas are lots of fun.
Did you know it’s the emu father who protects the chicks? Follow a doting dad as he keeps his brood safe—from when they’re granite-green eggs until they’re all grown up. In the open eucalyptus forest of Australia, an emu as tall as a human settles down on his nest to warm and protect the eggs left by his mate. When they hatch, the chicks will be ten times bigger than domestic chicken hatchlings and covered in chocolate-and-cream stripes to provide camouflage in the grasslands. This unusual family sticks together until the hatchlings grow up, facing dangers that include eagles and dingoes. Ornithologically inclined youngsters will delight in this visually striking chronicle full of fun emu facts.
A stunning picture book about separation, connection and reunion from the team behind the glorious Iceberg, renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. NOTABLE BOOK: 2023 CBCA Picture Book of the Year This is the wind that carries the whisper from Ren's dream. This is the sailor, long at sea, who catches it. The multi-award-winning duo behind Iceberg returns! With its lyrical, cumulative text and whimsical, richly imagined artwork, Whisper on the Wind is a celebration of the wonders of the ocean and the power of love to find us - wherever we are.
Describes how Australians and New Zealanders joined the army in response to the outbreak of World War One, their training, and their arrival at Gallipoli. In picture book format. Includes timeline.
Poetic language and glorious illustrations follow a dingo from the comfort of her pack into the darkening landscape in search of food for her family. Can you see her? There — deep in the stretching shadows — a dingo. Her pointed ears twitch. Her tawny eyes flash in the low-slung sun. Dingo leaves her sleeping pups with her mate and lifts her head to smell the air. Dusk is a busy time — the time for hunting. Softly and fleetly she runs through the forest, past a possum, a wombat, and kangaroos in the gully below. Now she climbs to the highest point and sniffs again, locating the scent of rabbits in the wind. Interspersed with text offering facts for curious readers, Dingo is a lyrical foray into the life of these fascinating wild dogs.
You will find me where land meets sea ... Saltmarshes are full of energy and life. They provide food and shelter for migratory birds as well as microscopic plants and animals. They also protect our coastlines. Most of all, saltmarshes are places of discovery and wonder. With lyrical text and captivating illustrations, Secrets of the Saltmarsh offers a close-up look at the fascinating world of saltmarsh wetlands. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5–9.
Warning: Super-cute stories for girls within! Featuring stories that girls will be jumping with joy to read and re-read, 'Stories for Girls' is a selection of wonderful stories written by Australian authors especially for girls in the 6- to 8-year-old age group. Girls will delight in stories featuring unicorns, singing recitals, magic capes and more. Once they start reading, they won't want to stop! Authors include Jacqueline Harvey, Janeen Brian, Jess Black, Claire Saxby, David Harding, Di Bates, George Ivanoff, Grace Atwood, Deborah Kelly, Tania Cox, Martin Chatterton and Maisie Duborsarsky.
A lively and entertaining picture book about a scruffy but lovable pet dog with an aversion to grooming Our dog is not a clean dog, a shiny or a fluffy dog. Our dog is a seadog . . . Seadog loves to chase birds and find and roll around in fish but doesn't like to take baths. But even this dog knows the importance of getting clean and will stay still until he's all cleaned up. Full of humor and warmth, this book is written in an easy verse style making it great for reading aloud. Not since Harry the Dirty Dog has there been such a lovable puppy with such an aversion to grooming.
This year, Christmas is being celebrated at home. The decorations are made, there are gifts galore, a feast is cooked, table crackers are pulled and family and friends are ready for a traditional Christmas lunch under the trees. Join the family from Christmas at Grandad's Farm and Christmas at Grandma's Beach House as they take their turn to host Christmas lunch. This is Christmas Aussie-style! From the team who brought us Christmas at Grandad's Farm and Christmas at Grandma's Beach House, comes another contemporary Aussie Christmas story. The text is written to the rhyming meter of 'O Christmas Tree'; encourage young readers to sing-along! Claire Saxby is a widely-publishing Melbourne-based author. She writes fiction, non-fiction and poetry for children. Janine Dawson is a well-known Sydney-based illustrator. Her other titles for FMP include Fly In Fly Out Dad and two books in the Bigger Digger series.
Weary Dunlop was an Australian Army surgeon during World War II. This is the story of how Weary's bravery and compassion helped to save the lives and bolster the spirits of fellow prisoners of war on the Thai-Burma Railway.
This is a story about Paul, a new character to the PM Plus sereies, and his dog, Rowdy. If Rowdy is to stay, Paul must prove by the end of the month that Rowdy can round up his sheep.
It's not fair! Boys get to have all the fun. Georgia's brothers are outside mucking around. Why does she always have to help with the cooking? Georgia wants to be a boy too! [back cover].
Sheep lives in a grassy green paddock complete with everything a happy, contented sheep could possibly want. But Sheep isn't happy... if only he could have some of what his neighbour Goat is having. But is the grass really greener on the other side?
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