Great Minds and Finds in Australia

Great Minds and Finds in Australia book cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS Where in the World Is Australia 4 Discoveries in Ancient History 6 Kangaroos and a Coral Reef 10 Protecting Australia’s Wildlife 12 New Ideas from Down Under 14 Incredible Buildings 18 Aussie Art 20 Safety in the Sky 24 Medical Marvels 26 Awesome Australia 28 Glossary 30 Index 31 Text-Dependent Questions 31 Extension Activity 31 About the Author 32
Great Minds and Finds in Australia

Great Minds and Finds in Australia

What do kangaroos, movie special effects, an opera house, and electric refrigerators have in common? They all have histories in Australia, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in Australia, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern Australia! The engaging Discoveries Around the World series invites young readers to learn about fascinating people, places, and inventions from each continent on Earth. Covering ancient history to the present day, each 32-page book features helpful maps and vivid photographs that bring each place to life. From art and science to history and technology, discover how each continent's great minds and finds have influenced our world. Each book also includes after-reading questions, glossary, index, and an extension activity.

About This Book

By: Robin Koontz
Illustrated by:
Published by: Rourke Educational Media (Unlimited)
8-11Age Range
5.2 AR
30Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
890LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
TGuided Reading
TFountas & Pinnell
50DRA