Sophie Scott Goes South
Title | Sophie Scott Goes South PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Lester |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 45 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0544088956 |
Nine year-old Sophie Scott embarks on a mission to Antarctica aboard an icebreaker and documents her adventure in a diary of its natural wonders.
Sophie Scott Goes South
Title | Sophie Scott Goes South PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Lester |
Publisher | Viking |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9780670880683 |
I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait! Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard! Children's Laureate and much-loved picture-book creator Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica as an Antarctic Arts Fellow. Her alter ego, Sophie Scott, goes on the same adventure in a friendly, informative and beautifully presented book that sees the wonder of Antarctica through a child's eyes.
Trapped by the Ice!
Title | Trapped by the Ice! PDF eBook |
Author | Michael McCurdy |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2002-05-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0802776337 |
Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when, after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, the Endurance was crushed, creating the need to travel across the ocean to safety.
One Small Island
Title | One Small Island PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Lester |
Publisher | Random House Australia |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2019-08-06 |
Genre | Islands |
ISBN | 0143789252 |
Place of publication taken from publisher's website.
Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo
Title | Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Lester |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Aboriginal Australians |
ISBN | 0618104429 |
When Ernie leaves the city and goes to live in Arnhem Land, he sends letters to his old classmates describing the activities of his new friends.
Pecan Pie Baby
Title | Pecan Pie Baby PDF eBook |
Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2013-10-17 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0147511283 |
A sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born? “[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist “Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews
Are We There Yet?
Title | Are We There Yet? PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Lester |
Publisher | Viking |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2011-10-31 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780670074891 |
Travel around Australia without leaving home! From much-loved children's author Alison Lester comes this gift set containing the classic picture book, a 200-piece jigsaw puzzle and a pack of specially designed playing cards. The Book The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term. Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm, heartfelt story based on an actual journey undertaken by the much-loved, award-winning author and illustrator, Alison Lester.