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Destination: Australia
Your mission: To meet a continent full of weird and wonderful animals in their natural habitats, all in only one dayYour terrain: Field, swamp, river, coral reef, desert, scrubland, and forest
Your destination: Australia
Start in the hours before dusk and finish with the last rays of the setting sun. Meet unusual creatures you may not know, such as emus, echidnas, and a frog that lives most of its life underground. See familiar faces, such as the kangaroo and the koala, and learn more about how they live. Let stunning photographs and Jonathan Grupper's lively text give you a very special glimpse of the land and animals of Australia.
Your destination: Australia
Start in the hours before dusk and finish with the last rays of the setting sun. Meet unusual creatures you may not know, such as emus, echidnas, and a frog that lives most of its life underground. See familiar faces, such as the kangaroo and the koala, and learn more about how they live. Let stunning photographs and Jonathan Grupper's lively text give you a very special glimpse of the land and animals of Australia.
- GenresScience
31 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2000
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October 26, 2017
Jonathan Grupper is the author who wrote this amazing book and has wrote many books about different animals, sea creatures and birds. “Destination Polar Reigns, “Destination Deep Sea”, “Destination Rain Forest” and many more. He has been interested in the nature world and has written more than fifty films and produced two children television series for National Geographic. He has received nominees for “Best Outstanding Children Series”, “Daytime Emmy Award” and more.
This is a wonderful short read book that explores the wildlife of Australia. The book guides you through morning to night. The entire focus of this book is the wild animals and other creatures in the sea. Grupper offers a brief narrative about the history of each animal and creature. In addition, Grupper presents a brief history of how Australia became the country it is today toward the end of the book. I like how the storyline is interesting and uses colorful captivating photographs that encourages readers and I to keep reading more about animals and creatures of Australia. Since the author is partnered with National Geographic, it’s made for the general audience. I think this can help a young student on a school research project or an older adult who wants to be aware of the wildlife if they are going on vacation to Australia or interested in the nature of wildlife like Grupper is.
I chose this book because I like to read about different countries and see what they must offer for visitors. In addition, the book has a different style of introduction from others because its feels like it’s taking you on a journey from a part of Australia to another. An example from the book, “Your flashlight’s beam bounces off the blue gum trees. Silently, you tiptoe through a mysterious forest paradise,” (Grupper 4).
After reading this, I would want to visit Australia because I now know the different types of animals and creatures that live there besides kangaroos. This is one of best books to get a taste of Australia.
This is a wonderful short read book that explores the wildlife of Australia. The book guides you through morning to night. The entire focus of this book is the wild animals and other creatures in the sea. Grupper offers a brief narrative about the history of each animal and creature. In addition, Grupper presents a brief history of how Australia became the country it is today toward the end of the book. I like how the storyline is interesting and uses colorful captivating photographs that encourages readers and I to keep reading more about animals and creatures of Australia. Since the author is partnered with National Geographic, it’s made for the general audience. I think this can help a young student on a school research project or an older adult who wants to be aware of the wildlife if they are going on vacation to Australia or interested in the nature of wildlife like Grupper is.
I chose this book because I like to read about different countries and see what they must offer for visitors. In addition, the book has a different style of introduction from others because its feels like it’s taking you on a journey from a part of Australia to another. An example from the book, “Your flashlight’s beam bounces off the blue gum trees. Silently, you tiptoe through a mysterious forest paradise,” (Grupper 4).
After reading this, I would want to visit Australia because I now know the different types of animals and creatures that live there besides kangaroos. This is one of best books to get a taste of Australia.
March 25, 2019
Informational
This book explores the entire continent of Australia with each page bringing you to a different habitat and introduces you to another native Australian animal. The author sets the scene for each new habitat in an engaging manner.
Third through Sixth
This book explores the entire continent of Australia with each page bringing you to a different habitat and introduces you to another native Australian animal. The author sets the scene for each new habitat in an engaging manner.
Third through Sixth
March 24, 2021
A good picture book for kids about Australia; I used it for a homeschool unit on Australia with my kids (ages 6 & 8 currently). It was pretty much just about the animals of Australia, and a little simplistic, but it was good!
February 23, 2019
Lots of information about the animals of Australia. Easy for kids in elementary school. Great pictures. told in second person (interesting)
September 14, 2021
I liked it because it I liked all the animals.
January 6, 2015
This is a short book about the unusual animals that are found in Australia. It is very basic. Good for small children who want to learn what the animals are in the land down under. More detail would be needed for older kids.
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