eBook: WeatherThis book is for children curious about the weather and why it rains or shines. Discover how a weather forecast is predicted, what makes a rainbow, and how to build your own barometer. It includes activities, like cloud spotting, and plenty of facts.
eBook: Exploration and Settlement in Colonial AustraliaThis book tells the story of the brave, sometimes foolhardy, explorers and settlers that opened up the Australian continent to the rest of the world. Names such as Evans, Hume, Hovell, Sturt, Mitchell, Cunningham, Oxley, Leichhardt, Gregory, Burke, Wills, Eyre, Stuart, Forrest and many others resound through this story.
eBook: Get Hands-On with Erosion!The natural forces of our world are always at work on the planet we call home. Over millions of years, the forces of erosion have worked through wind, water, sand, and more to create the many features of Earth, from the worn-away banks of the smallest creek to the stunning landmark that is the Grand Canyon. This title will take readers on a journey through Earth's long history of erosion, using color illustrations and intriguing hands-on projects to show them just how interesting this geologic force really is.
eBook: DiwaliDiwali honors good defeating evil! Students just starting to read on their own can learn all about the Hindu Festival of Lights in this beginning title, including when it happens and who celebrates it. Vibrant photos accompany easy-to-read text to highlight special traditions, while a facts page reinforces the information learned. This low-level title will shine a light on this favorite holiday!
eBook: Holi Festival of colourThis title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the traditional foods that can be eaten at the event. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Holi Festival of Color event holds around the world today.
eBook: A brief history of AustraliaThis book provides an overview of the history of Australia and places the political, economic, and cultural events of today into a broad historical context.