Explore the World: The Geography of Australia and the Pacific Realm

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CONTENTS A JOURNEY TO THE PACIFIC 4 AMAZING AUSTRALIA 6 UNDERWATER WONDERS 8 A PEEK AT POLYNESIA 10 NAVIGATING THE OCEAN 12 MELANESIA AND MICRONESIA 14 A COLONIAL PAST 16 REMARKABLE NATURAL RESOURCES 18 LIFE IN THE RING OF FIRE 20 MOUNTAINS AND VOLCANOES 22 SCENIC CITIES 24 CLIMATE ADAPTATIONS 26 WORKING FOR THE FUTURE 28 GLOSSARY 30 FOR MORE INFORMATION 31 INDEX 32
Explore the World: The Geography of Australia and the Pacific Realm

Explore the World: The Geography of Australia and the Pacific Realm

Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region unlike any other in the world. Made up of thousands of islands, from tiny atolls to the continent of Australia, this region is defined by the mighty ocean flowing between neighboring islands and countries. How did people come to inhabit the islands of this region? How do the islands differ from one another? Readers will have the full Oceania tour with this exciting book, which uses photographs, maps, and fact-filled text to paint an inspiring picture of Australia and the Pacific Realm.

About This Book

By: Shannon H. Harts
Illustrated by:
Published by: PowerKids Press an imprint of The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
10-12Age Range
5.9 AR
30Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
960LLexile
30-45 minsReading Time
VGuided Reading
VFountas & Pinnell
60DRA