D Is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet Contributor(s): Scillian, Devin (Author) |
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ISBN: 148965206X ISBN-13: 9781489652065 Publisher: Weigl OUR PRICE: $30.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Alphabet |
Dewey: 994 |
Lexile Measure: 1040 |
Series: Av2 Fiction Readalong 2017 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.2" W x 10.2" (1.10 lbs) |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 139304 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What country holds the title as the world's smallest continent and yet the world's largest island? I stands for island, but one that's not too small. Our island is enormous. Just try to see it all There's no place else quite like it; that is clearly true. Australia is a continent, but it's an island, too. Originally founded as a penal colony, Australia has long been known for its contrasts (think: wild outback and sophisticated Sydney Opera House). Accompanied by vibrant colorful artwork, D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet captures the spirit of this proud country and its many treasures, natural and man-made. Visit spectacular Sydney Harbor, try your hand as a jackaroo working a sheep station, or just sit back and enjoy a Vegemite sandwich. Below the starry night glitter of the Southern Cross constellation, Australia's "down under" wonders shine brightly. Devin Scillian is an award-winning author and Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist. His books with Sleeping Bear Press include the national bestseller A is for America: An American Alphabet. Devin lives in Michigan and anchors the news for WDIV-TV in Detroit. Geoff Cook has been illustrating for 35 years. His career began as a graphic designer, after graduating from Prahran College in Melbourne. Soon realizing he wanted to be an illustrator, he became a partner in the illustration studio All Australian Graffiti. He lives in Australia. |