Destination: Australia

by Jonathan Grupper

Book Overview

Emmy-nominated National Geographic writer Jonathan Grupper takes readers on a journey around the island continent of Australia. Scores of vibrant photographs make the Great Barrier Reef and the groves... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792271653
• ISBN13: 9780792271659
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 31 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Fun text and stunning photos; about animals & sea life

This is a wonderful book! The text leads us on a journey from early morning (before sunrise) through the night, traveling throughout Australia. Stunning photographs with bright colors, show the animals and sea life of Australia. The entire focus is on animals and sea creatures. The storyline is captivating and interesting. My children loved the text, which held their interest completely, and the supporting photographs. An example of the creative text is this line "Suddenly, a sea eagle explodes on the scene, dive-bombing before you." A great read and a different style of introduction to the wildlife of Australia than most other nonfiction books about this subject!

A Wild Trip

A photo essay journey across Australia focuses on some of the "world's weirdest and most wonderful" animals. Sharp, lovely color photos are clearly labelled. There is brief information on each creature. Two pages at the end give a background of the country itself.