Australia FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Sue Reichard
This latest addition to the Bridgestone Books "Countries and Cultures" series is a slim chapter book brimming with fascinating facts about the down-under continent of Australia. Fast-facts precede each chapter and whet the reader's appetite for information. Chapters include, exploring Australia, the land, climate and wildlife, Australia's government and history, the economy, people, culture and daily life. The reader-friendly text is enhanced by beautiful color photographs, maps and illustrations. Features include kangaroos, money, recipes, national symbols and speaking strine. Endnotes provide a timeline, words to know, resources and an index. This is a useful resource for home or school libraries. 2001, Capstone Press,