Author: L. Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780001012493
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
How the Koala Lost His Tail and Other Australian Stories
Author: L. Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780001012493
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780001012493
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
How Koala Lost His Tail
Author: Lee Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780574282613
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780574282613
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail
Author: Martha Hamilton
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440181
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Tree Kangaroo and Koala dig a well to get some water, Tree Kangaroo ends up doing all of the work and Koala ends up with a stumpy tail in this origin story from Australia.
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440181
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Tree Kangaroo and Koala dig a well to get some water, Tree Kangaroo ends up doing all of the work and Koala ends up with a stumpy tail in this origin story from Australia.
Gadi Mirrabooka
Author: Pauline E. McLeod
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031300983X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031300983X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
How the Kangaroos Got Their Tails
Author: George Lirrmiyarri Mung Mung
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741699692
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This book is based on a story told by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun (Turkey Creek), Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, 'We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation has to carry on the language that they learn from us.'
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741699692
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This book is based on a story told by George Mung Mung Lirrmiyarri, of the Kija people, to Aboriginal people living in Warmun (Turkey Creek), Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their original paintings of the story. Hector Jandany and George Dingmarie of the Kija Language Group said, 'We have to keep this language which we got from our old people who have passed away. We don't want to lose it. The younger generation has to carry on the language that they learn from us.'
Australian Children's Books: 1973-1988
Author: Marcie Muir
Publisher: Melbourne University
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Volume two of a reference work listing all children's books by Australians. Thsi volume covers the period from 1973 to 1988. Entries provide physical descriptions, dates, publishers, illustrations, awards received and, in some cases, remarks on the content. Entries are arrnaged by author. Title and illustrator indexes are included
Publisher: Melbourne University
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Volume two of a reference work listing all children's books by Australians. Thsi volume covers the period from 1973 to 1988. Entries provide physical descriptions, dates, publishers, illustrations, awards received and, in some cases, remarks on the content. Entries are arrnaged by author. Title and illustrator indexes are included
Klassic Koalas
Author: Lee Barwood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781542932189
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
ForeWord Magazine: "Whether used in an educational setting to teach the diverse animal life and folklore of the often overlooked Australia or simply for the stories themselves, this title will appeal [to those] eager to learn about the kind, mischievous, and secretive sides of Koala." --Angela Leeper. The Dreamtime is Australia's time before time. Animals and birds and plants came into being and took their current forms, and Australia became what it is today--a place of wonder and diversity, populated by unique creatures found nowhere else. This book of Aboriginal stories, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood, illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and kids of the Central Ohio Art Academy, brings the time of Dreaming to life, from the Great Flood to the story of how the koala lost its tail, these are some glimpses into ancient Aboriginal folklore. Each copy of the book contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781542932189
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
ForeWord Magazine: "Whether used in an educational setting to teach the diverse animal life and folklore of the often overlooked Australia or simply for the stories themselves, this title will appeal [to those] eager to learn about the kind, mischievous, and secretive sides of Koala." --Angela Leeper. The Dreamtime is Australia's time before time. Animals and birds and plants came into being and took their current forms, and Australia became what it is today--a place of wonder and diversity, populated by unique creatures found nowhere else. This book of Aboriginal stories, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood, illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and kids of the Central Ohio Art Academy, brings the time of Dreaming to life, from the Great Flood to the story of how the koala lost its tail, these are some glimpses into ancient Aboriginal folklore. Each copy of the book contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd
Australian Books in Print 1998
Author: Bowker
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Publisher: Bowker-Saur
ISBN: 9781864520156
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1118
Book Description
"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Australian National Bibliography
Klassic Koalas
Author: Lee Barwood
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542807340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
ForeWord Magazine: "Whether used in an educational setting to teach the diverse animal life and folklore of the often overlooked Australia or simply for the stories themselves, this title will appeal [to those] eager to learn about the kind, mischievous, and secretive sides of Koala." --Angela Leeper. The Dreamtime is Australia's time before time. Animals and birds and plants came into being and took their current forms, and Australia became what it is today--a place of wonder and diversity, populated by unique creatures found nowhere else. This book of Aboriginal stories, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood, illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and kids of the Central Ohio Art Academy, brings the time of Dreaming to life, from the Great Flood to the story of how the koala lost its tail, these are some glimpses into ancient Aboriginal folklore. Each copy of the book contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542807340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
ForeWord Magazine: "Whether used in an educational setting to teach the diverse animal life and folklore of the often overlooked Australia or simply for the stories themselves, this title will appeal [to those] eager to learn about the kind, mischievous, and secretive sides of Koala." --Angela Leeper. The Dreamtime is Australia's time before time. Animals and birds and plants came into being and took their current forms, and Australia became what it is today--a place of wonder and diversity, populated by unique creatures found nowhere else. This book of Aboriginal stories, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood, illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and kids of the Central Ohio Art Academy, brings the time of Dreaming to life, from the Great Flood to the story of how the koala lost its tail, these are some glimpses into ancient Aboriginal folklore. Each copy of the book contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd