Sand swimmers : the secret life of Australia's desert wilderness
by Oliver, Narelle, 1960- (Author)
Summary
In the center of Australia lies a strange desert wilderness called the Dead Heart. It is difficult to imagine that anything can exist in such a harsh place. But the Dead Heart has a secret: it holds amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers such a Charles... Full description
Summary: |
In the center of Australia lies a strange desert wilderness called the Dead Heart. It is difficult to imagine that anything can exist in such a harsh place. But the Dead Heart has a secret: it holds amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers such a Charles Sturt and learn what the indigenous people of Australia have long known: not all is quite as it seems. |
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Item Description: |
First published in 1999 by Thomas C Lothian Pty Ltd. |
Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
Audience: |
Elementary Grade. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780763667610 0763667617 |
Author Notes: |
She was a children's book author and illustrator. Her first picture book, Leaf Tail, was published in 1989. Her other books include The Best Beak in Boonaroo Bay, The Hunt, Sand Swimmers, The Very Blue Thingamajig, Dancing the Boom-cha-cha Boogie, Home, Twilight Hunt, Fox and Fine Feathers, and Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen! Her books have received numerous awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year, CBCA Book of the Year for Early Childhood, CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, NSW Premier's Literature Award for Children's Literature, and Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature. She died after a long battle with cancer on October 4, 2016 at the age of 66. (Bowker Author Biography) |