The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, illustrated by Kim Fleming, 'Chatterbox' series (2005, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 10-12 years. 0 7339 7086 9

Only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still survives. Which one? Kim Fleming's amazing illustrations, give a splendid impression of how great – in size! - these wonders were.

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Three-toed Sloths, 'Springboard' series (2005, Macmillan Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7329 9623 6

These solitary endangered creatures sleep up to 19 hours a day, and move very slowly. How do they escape their enemies?

Publisher: (Macmillan): www.macmillan.com.au

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Chinese New Year, 'Springboard' series (2005, Macmillan Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7329 9608 2

The Chinese New Year is celebrated all around the world with special festivities, parades, music, dances and food. Enjoy.

Publisher: (Macmillan): www.macmillan.com.au

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Kangaroos, 'Chatterbox' series (2004, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 8-10 years. 012360415 X

There are more than 50 species of kangaroo - large and small. How many do you know?

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Elephants, 'Chatterbox' series (2004, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 8-10 years. 0 1236 0434 6

Elephants are found in Asia and Africa. Some live for 60 years! Do you know the differences between an Asian and an African elephant?

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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First-Aid Handbook, 'Four Corners' series (2004, Pearson Education Australia/Dorling Kindersley) - – for ages 8-10 years. 0 7339 4333 0

Do you know what to do about nosebleeds, insect stings, burns, blisters…? This is step-by-step guide to help prevent accidents and handle emergencies.

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Japanese Kites, 'Chatterbox' series (2003, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7339 3849 3

These kites are skilfully made and colourfully painted. Some of them are giants – as big as a two-storey house and as heavy as a large car. They need a team of 10-20 adults to fly them!

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Russian Dolls, 'Chatterbox' series (2003, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7339 3843 4

Many people collect Russian wooden dolls because they are created in sets – the dolls fitting inside each other - and they are beautifully painted. It's fascinating to see how they are made.

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Bison, 'Chatterbox' series (2003, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7339 3835 3

The bison is North America's largest land mammal – almost 2metres tall, 3.8 metres long and weighing 910 kilograms. Once it roamed across the continent in millions! What is its future?

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Pandas, 'Chatterbox' series (2003, Pearson Education Australia) – for ages 6-8 years. 0 7339 3850 7

The giant panda and the red panda are among the world's rarest creatures. The gentle giant panda spends most of its time on the ground, and the red panda lives in the tree tops. Will they survive?

Publisher: (Pearson): www.pearsoned.com.au

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Meet the Beasties! 'Scooters' series (2001, Barrie Publishing/Macmillan Australia) - for ages 6-8 years. 1 74065 262 2

A million million million insects are alive in the world every day! Meet some of them, including flies, mosquitoes and fleas.

Publisher: (Macmillan): www.macmillan.com.au

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Marvellous Horses, illustrated by Rachel Tonkin, (2000, Simon & Schuster Australia) – for ages 10 years to adult.

If you see a white horse, spit three times! If you see a horse shoe, throw it over your shoulder and make a wish! Some horse superstitions in folklore are still alive today. This book includes fantastic flying, speaking and shape-changing horses in myth, legend, folk tale, superstition, religion and art.

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Mischief Makers, illustrated by Heather Campbell, 'Spectrum Library' series (1989; Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Australia) – for ages 8-10 years.

Have you ever played a practical joke? This book tells you about April Fools' Day, when people in many parts of the world make mischief and celebrate.

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A Bogy Will Get You! illustrated by Dale Grant, 'Spectrum Library' series (1990, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Australia) - for ages 8-10 years.

Bogies are creatures from the fairy world. They lurk in houses, gardens, fields, water, dark places, lonely roads... They try to trick or frighten you. So watch out! Be good – or a bogy will get you!

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Battlers of the Great Depression, 'Spectrum Library' series (1990, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Australia) – for ages 10-12 years.

How did people live during the Great Depression of the 1930s? Thousands left the cities and tramped the roads or rode freight trains looking for work, a meal, a place to stay – before moving on again.

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Saving Wildlife, illustrated by Rosie Heritage, 'Spectrum Library' series (1990, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Australia) – for ages 10-12 years.

Possum tunnels, nesting boxes, wildlife corridors, whale counting, decoy gannets, backyard nature diaries… There are many imaginative ways of saving wildlife from extinction.

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The Portland Fairy Penguins, 'Spectrum Library' series (1990, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Australia) – for ages 10-12 years.

This is the true story of how scientists, other adults and children living in Portland (coastal Victoria, Australia) worked to ensure that the fairy penguins of the area survived.

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What's Your Hobby? illustrated by June Joubert, 'Southern Cross' series (1987, Macmillan Education Australia) – for ages 8-10 years.

Edel Wignell asked children all around Australia to tell her about their hobbies. Some sent photos and illustrations, as well as descriptions, and many were published in this book.

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Born to Lead, 'Reading Rigby' (1986, Rigby Education)

Do you know P.A.T dogs? P.A.T. means Pets as Therapy. These are dogs specially trained to help people – young and old - with impairments, such as deafness and cerebral palsy. The P.A.T. program was started by the Royal Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

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Swagmen and Sundowners, Carrying the Swag, Tucker, illustrated by Jon Crawley, 'On the Track' Series of three booklets and three 3 cassettes (Side A - actor, Side B - author), (1985, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich) – ages 8-10 years.

In the 19th century, workman walked the countryside looking for work. They carried a pack, or swag, on their backs, and were called 'swagmen', or 'swaggies' for short. These three books include stories, newspaper reports, poems, songs and many jokes about swaggies.

For further information about swagmen of the 19th century, see the collection, A Bluey of Swaggies. (Collections)

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