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"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." -- Oh, the places you'll go by Dr Suess
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Calling all Wildlife Warriors! Step inside the Australia Zoo and see what nature has to offer. There are lemurs and rhinos, kangaroos, and--of course--crocodiles. On your tour, learn about these amazing animals and their habitats. Observe how they live and grow and all the ways we can protect them. Get inspired to take part in nurturing your own environment and all that inhabit it. Most importantly, discover the Wildlife Warrior within!
Rising above the desert plain, Uluṟu stands, ancient feet planted deep within the dry red earth. For much of the year, Uluṟu bakes in the kuḻi. But on rare days when rain-song beats, waterfalls cascade down the rock, creatures stir and Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa burst into life.
Every morning, a little snail sets off on their path. There are mountains to climb, rushing rivers to cross and, sometimes, when the path ahead seems impossible, they need to ask for help. But as long as it feels like the right path for them, this determined snail keeps going.
Follow a week in the adventures of a marine biologist, and learn about our magical, mysterious watery world. Did you know that 70 percent of our planet is covered by oceans. This book is full of amazing facts and incredible creatures.
Abby Lai is sick of being trapped at home with her four younger siblings! All she wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home for two weeks of non-stop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation, since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home. Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realise being a big sister isn't all bad?
This boy is having a really bad day. But no matter what happens, he will not, should not, can not cry! Or can he? A picture book inspired by the outdated common phrase 'boy's don't cry', filled with important current messaging for young and growing minds about building mental fitness.