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15371
Frog alphabet book, The
Find out about fascinating frogs from A-Z. An alphabet book of interesting creatures.
ISBN 9780881064629
Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing, 1990
Pallotta, Jerry & Masiello, Ralph (ill)
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863383
Boy who tried to shrink his name, The
Not everyone has a name which is quick and easy to say, but a name is important and a name has a story. Zimdalamashkermishkada knows this more than many. Shortening his name would be easy for others, but something about that does not feel right. With a little confidence and a little patience, his name does not seem so
ISBN 9781760509361
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2021
Parappukkaran, Sandhya & Pereira, Michelle (ill)
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29734
Shut down
Adelaide Banks is the newest student to join the SEAS Space Agent program. Does First Year Space Cadet Star Girl have what it takes to save space-one planet at a time? Planet Botanicus has been struck by a strange and sudden drought and the purple-eyed trappers are drying up. When Space Cadets Star Girl, Star Cluster and White Dwarf are sent to find out why, things get a little too hot to handle. Can they shut down the heat on Botanicus in time to save the planet and its alien purple-eyed trappers?
ISBN 9781420290356
Series Star Girl series (7 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park Louise
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17712
Beach wipe out
Planet Chimparos is heading for a population crisis and the chimpares are losing their homes. When Space Cadets Star Girl and Neuron Star are sent to investigate they discover that there's no place like home. Can they find out what is causing the over-crowding problem and save the planet and its alien chimpares?
ISBN 9781420290332
Series Star Girl series (5 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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22582
Dark secrets
The Planet Cavernellus caves are being bleached and the alien babies are no longer hatching. When Space Captains Star Girl, Comet XS and Asteroid are sent to investigate, things get a little batty. Can they survive an alien attack long enough to save the planet and its alien vampescas?
ISBN 9781420293784
Series Star Girl series (9 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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20910
Double cross
Adelaide Banks is the newest student to join the SEAS Space Agent program. Does First Year Space Cadet Star Girl have what it takes to save space-one planet at a time? Planet Savannator is losing its grasslands and the savasaurs are vanishing. When SC Star Girl is sent to investigate with three other cadets she knows they are in for a hairy ride. Can the cadets work together as a team to find the missing savanasaurs and stop the destruction of this planet?
ISBN 9781420290363
Series Star Girl series (8 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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5167
Everything to lose
It is graduation week at SEAS and when Space Agents Neuron Star, Comet XS and Shooting Star are called to rescue the shelluscas on Planet Molluscara they know that it is not only the aliens who need rescuing. Can the agents find the source of the fire and smoke in time to rescue the alien shelluscas and one of their own?
ISBN 9781420293852
Series Star Girl series (16 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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49735
Festivals
The festivals that Australia's Indigenous people celebrate and how they celebrate them. Includes great photographs and extra information.
ISBN 9781865044811
Series Reconciliation - for younger students series (2 of 10)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2004
Park, Louise
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14554
Good vs evil
Planet Molteyser's springs are losing their minerals and the brontoneysers are getting sick. When Space Captains Star Girl, Galactic 6 and Star Cluster are sent to investigate, they find there's more than just hot springs letting off steam. Can they keep their cool and save the planet and its alien brontoneysers?
ISBN 9781420293807
Series Star Girl series (11 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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21356
Make or break
The GDC alien community is in danger and needs help. When Space Captain Star Girl and three other captains are sent on a rescue mission to the GDC's space station, they know it's make or break. Can they break the evil spell, make it to agents' year and save the alien community?
ISBN 9781420293814
Series Star Girl series (12 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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7861
No going back
An evil force has arrived on Planet Oceanella and the seadons' wings are disappearing. When Space Agent Star Girl is sent to investigate with her two best buddies they find that it's not only the seadons that must face this evil. Can the agents put a stop to the GDC mission and rescue the alien seadons before it's too late?
ISBN 9781420293845
Series Star Girl series (15 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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21354
Odd one out
Planet Plantagan's air is being polluted and the vine aliens are suffering. When Space Cadets Star Girl and Comet XS are sent to investigate they get themselves into a tangle. Can they trust each other enough to save the planet and its vine aliens?
ISBN 9781420290301
Series Star Girl series (2 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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14559
Spilling secrets
Planet Catlabrator is awash with water and the catralabs are drowning. When Space Agent Star Girl is sent to investigate with SA Asteroid she learns that some mission buddies are more trouble than they're worth. Can she work with Asteroid to save the planet and its alien catralabs?
ISBN 9781420293821
Series Star Girl series (13 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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20381
Sticky tricks
Planet Perilenda has been struck by an evil force and the skunettas are disappearing. When Space Captains Star Girl and Supernova 1 are sent to investigate they soon learn that seeing isn't always believing. Can they see through the evil tricks in time to save the alien skunettas?
ISBN 9781420293791
Series Star Girl series (10 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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4995
Three's a crowd
Planet Rednessis has been plunged into darkness and the reptaliens are turning on each other. When SC Star Girl is sent with her two besties to find out why they learn that being kept in the dark can be destructive. Can the cadets sort themselves out in time to save the planet and its reptaliens?
ISBN 9781420290325
Series Star Girl series (4 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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25753
Toxic talk
Adelaide Banks is the newest student to join the SEAS Space Agent program. Does First Year Space Cadet Star Girl have what it takes to save space-one planet at a time? Planet Megamarsh is being destroyed by toxic waste and the megamons are not happy. When SC Star Girl is sent to investigate with SC Red Giant she finds out that it's not only deadly waste that can be toxic. Can she survive the toxic dumping long enough to save the planet and its alien megamons?
ISBN 9781420290349
Series Star Girl series (6 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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28233
Triple trouble
Planet Petalbeet is being attacked by pests and the beetbugs are losing their food source. When Space Agent Star Girl is sent to investigate with two other agents she discovers the beetbugs aren't the only ones with a pest problem. Can the agents work together to save the planet and its alien beetbugs?
ISBN 9781420293838
Series Star Girl series (14 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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65692
Uluru
Beautiful photographs, maps and diagrams show you Uluru. Includes extra geographical and cultural information.
ISBN 9781865044880
Series Reconciliation - for younger students series (9 of 10)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
Park, Louise
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16627
Winning moves
Planet Aquare's underwater world is being poisoned and the aquamantas are getting sick. When SC Star Girl is sent with her buddy SC Astron Girl to help they discover that looks can be deceiving. Can they find the source of the poison and stop it in time to save the planet and its alien aquamantas?
ISBN 9781420290318
Series Star Girl series (3 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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24081
New girl
Planet Polare's ice is melting and the alien life forms are in danger. When SC Star Girl is sent to investigate with her room-mate SC Supernova she discovers that not all the dangers come from hairy aliens or strange planets. Can they work together to save the planet and its alien frozellas?
ISBN 9781420290295
Series Star Girl series (1 of 16)
Publisher MacMillan, 2012
Park, Louise
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Boy vs beast series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Boy vs beast series (24 books)
Park, Mac
No book cover.
50450
Boy vs beast: Air
Everything you need to know about battling beasts in the air. Discover what you should take, what to look for and how to battle beasts and win. The battles with the beasts of Beastium continue.
ISBN 9781921931086
Series Boy vs beast series (1 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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734625
Boy vs beast: Air mutant
Previously published as Flamatoraq. Kai Masters is a border guard and beast battler. Things have changed again in Beastium. There are new beasts. Bigger, stronger beasts. Mutants. Kai must mix things up. Can he win against the air mutant?
ISBN 9781921931697
Series Boy vs beast series (10 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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3050
Boy vs beast: Aquamaxitor
Only a wall divides Earth from Beastium. The border guards protect the wall and Earth. Kai Masters, border guard and beast battler, is now a captain, and can choose other border guards to help him battle. More beasts have escaped from the Outlands back into Beastium. And now something strange has happened to the pests. Kai will need the help of Border Guard Ying Li and her robotic cat.
ISBN 9781921931178
Series Boy vs beast series (15 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
Park, Mac
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13520
Boy vs beast: Aquatan
When dead fish covered in glowing moss wash up on the beach, Kai knows it's time for battle. Kai chooses the Torpedo Bowshot to battle the water beast but doesn't know if it will work against toxic jellyfish. Republished as Water beast.
ISBN 9781921684081
Series Boy vs beast series (1 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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2846
Boy vs beast: Aquaterros
Something strange is happening in Beastium. A new mutant beast is filling the water land with rocks. Border guard Kai must defeat the beast and battle well enough to prove himself a worthy Border Captain.
ISBN 9781921684302
Series Boy vs beast series (12 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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16162
Boy vs beast: Chillterratan
Kai Masters is now a Border Captain and there are more beasts, , the Mega-mutants, in Beastium. Kai needs help. He must build a team and choose a battle partner.
ISBN 9781921684647
Series Boy vs beast series (14 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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29741
Boy vs Beast: Fire beast
When strange-coloured fireballs set a garbage bin on fire, Kai knows it's time for battle. He hopes that his Pyro-Foamer can hose down the Infamagon fire beast's fire-ball attack.
ISBN 9781921931413
Series Boy vs beast series (3 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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4674
Boy vs beast: Flamatoraq
Eggs have hatched in Terradon but it is not a rock beast. Border guard Kai must battle the new mutant by trying out his new combo gear and super-fast jet.
ISBN 9781921684289
Series Boy vs beast series (10 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
No book cover.
35151
Boy vs Beast: Ice beast
When it starts to snow in the middle of summer, Kai knows it is time for battle. Things will heat up when Kai uses his sub-mobile stop the ice beast.
ISBN 9781921931451
Series Boy vs beast series (7 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
No book cover.
10866
Boy vs Beast: Ice mega-mutant
Kai Masters is a Border Captain. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. There are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner. Can Kai and Will win against the ice mega-mutant?
ISBN 9781921931734
Series Boy vs beast series (14 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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8473
Boy vs beast: Infernix
When strange-coloured fireballs set a garbage bin on fire, Kai knows it's time for battle. He hopes his Pyro-Foame will be able to hose down the Infamagon fire beast's fire-ball attack.
ISBN 9781921684067
Series Boy vs beast series (3 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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44146
Boy vs beast: Isolus
Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. Kai has to travel by submarine to an icy land to take on the giant snow-lizard, Chillmaxatan.
ISBN 9781921684128
Series Boy vs beast series (7 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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32056
Boy vs beast: Land
Everything you need to know about beast battling on the land. Discover what you should take, what to look out for and how to battle beasts and win. The battles with the beasts of Beastium continue.
ISBN 9781921931093
Series Boy vs beast series (2 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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34085
Boy vs Beast: Lava beast
When ash starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. He hopes that his skills and his Jet Drill will be enough to stop the volcano beast. Kai will have to dig deep.
ISBN 9781921931468
Series Boy vs beast series (8 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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734645
Boy vs beast: Lava mega-mutant
Kai Masters is a Border Captain. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. There are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner. Can Kai and Jay win against the lava mega-mutant? Previously published as Torlavasaur.
ISBN 9781921931727
Series Boy vs beast series (13 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2014
Park, Mac
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35060
Boy vs beast: Mega battles
Join Kai Masters, Border Guard, as he battles beasts to keep Earth safe. The first eight stories in the series.
ISBN 9781925206210
Series Boy vs beast series (1 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2017
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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5068
Boy vs beast: Mud beast
When mud starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Sludge Bot will have to work hard to stop the mud beast. Things are going to get dirty.
ISBN 9781921931444
Series Boy vs beast series (6 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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11659
Boy vs beast: rock beast
Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. Kai must face the beast from the rock world. Will he need more than his X Archer T10 to win against the hurl attacks?
ISBN 9781921931406
Series Boy vs beast series (2 of 24)
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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99094
Boy vs beast: Sludgia
Only a wall divides Earth from the beasts of Beastium. Only Kia Masters, Border guard, and his dogbot defend the wall and protect Earth. When mud starts to fall from the sky, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Sludgebot will have to work hard to stop the mud beast. Things are going to get dirty.
ISBN 9781921684111
Series Boy vs beast series (6 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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14646
Boy vs Beast: Storm beast
When there is a lightning storm but no rain, Kai knows it is time for battle. Kai and his Jet Charger must try and stop the storm beast. Kai will need to power up.
ISBN 9781921931437
Series Boy vs beast series (5 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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5413
Boy vs beast: Stormasaurix
Something strange is happening in Beastium. There is a dust storm in the wind land and a new mutant beast appears. Border guard Kai must try out his new gear in the battle against the beast.
ISBN 9781921684296
Series Boy vs beast series (11 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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30140
Boy vs beast: Tempesta
Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, defends the borderlands against invading beasts. If Kai succeeds in his battles, he will receive upgrades and new equipment. He must not fail. This time Kai has to fly to the borderland Tempesta, where the wind and fire lands meet, to take on an enormous dragon called Stormegadon.
ISBN 9781921684104
Series Boy vs beast series (5 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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9462
Boy vs beast: Terradon
Kai Masters is a border guard who, together with his robotic dog BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. If Kai succeeds in his battles, he will receive upgrades and new equipment. Kai must not fail. This time, Kai has to battle Terradon, a giant monster made of rock. republished as Rock beast.
ISBN 9781921684098
Series Boy vs beast series (2 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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18769
Boy vs beast: Terraserpix
Kai Masters is a border guard and beast battler. Things have changed again in Beastium. There are new, mutant beasts that are bigger and stronger. Kai will have to learn quickly to battle these beasts and take them to the Outlands.
ISBN 9781921684272
Series Boy vs beast series (9 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2011
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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30548
Boy vs beast: Terratoratan
Kai Masters is now a Border Captain and there are more beasts in Beastium. Mega-mutants. Kai needs help. He must build a team. He must choose a battle partner.
ISBN 9781921931185
Series Boy vs beast series (16 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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18896
Boy vs beast: Torlavasaur
Beasts have escaped from the Outlands and are back in Beastium. Two new beasts, Mega mutants, are fighting in the fire land. Kai and his battle partner, Jay Armstrong, must work out how to battle these beasts and win.
ISBN 9781921684630
Series Boy vs beast series (13 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2012
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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7118
Boy vs beast: Tornados
Only a wall lies between the Beasts of Beastium and Earth, and Kai Masters, border guard. When a freaky red tornado hits, Kai knows it's time for battle. Kai chooses his Astro-Jet Striker to battle the wind beast.
ISBN 9781921684074
Series Boy vs beast series (4 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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45258
Boy vs beast: Volcan
Kai Masters is a border guard, who together with his robotic dog, BC3, is charged with defending the borderlands against invading beasts. This time, Kai has to travel to the lava land, Volcon, to take on the fire-beast, Lavamaxasau. This may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.
ISBN 9781921684135
Series Boy vs beast series (8 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2010
Topics / Year 4 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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8883
Boy vs Beast: Water beast
Kai Masters is a Border Guard. He must battle beasts to keep Earth safe. When Kai chooses the Torpedo Crossbow to battle the water beast, he doesn't know if it will work against toxic jellyfish or be able to take on a wave attack.
ISBN 9781921931390
Series Boy vs beast series (1 of 24)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2013
Park, Mac
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D-bot Squad series
A super-exciting series about DINOSAUR ROBOTS for first readers! Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series D-bot Squad series (8 books)
Park, Mac
No book cover.
35601
D-Bot Squad: Big stink
Hunter thinks he's built the perfect d-bot for hunting down a fully grown stegosaurus- an enormous, slow-moving fart machine. But things don't always go to plan...
ISBN 9781760296001
Series D-bot Squad series (4 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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40948
D-bot Squad: Deep dive
Hunter and his team dive deep under the sea to catch five kronosauruses. But soon they become the meat in a giant squid and krono sandwich...
ISBN 9781760296025
Series D-bot Squad series (6 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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5415
D-bot Squad: Dino corp
Hunter, Charlie and Ethan must save the last and wildest of all the dinosaurs - the T-rex! Will the team finally find out where all the dinosaurs came from?
ISBN 9781760296049
Series D-bot Squad series (8 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2018
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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35598
D-Bot Squad: Dino hunter
Hunter Marks knows everything there is to know about dinosaurs. But will it be enough to make it into the top-secret D-Bot Squad? This is one school day that will be anything but normal...
ISBN 9781760295974
Series D-bot Squad series (1 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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35600
D-Bot Squad: Double trouble
When Hunter finds himself high in the sky in the clutches of a quetzalcoatlus, he knows he needs help. Who can free him? And will it be in time to catch a mega flying dinosaur?
ISBN 9781760295998
Series D-bot Squad series (3 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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5418
D-bot Squad: Mega hatch
Dinosaurs are running wild all over the place! Hunter and his team must hatch their best plan yet. But that's not the only thing hatching...
ISBN 9781760296032
Series D-bot Squad series (7 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2018
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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35599
D-Bot Squad: Sky high
There's a pterodactyl on the loose and Hunter must catch it. Dino Corp is depending on him. Will the d-bot he made be up for the job?
ISBN 9781760295981
Series D-bot Squad series (2 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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4801
D-Bot Squad: Stack attack
Hunter and Charlie have made the best double d-bot, to catch an argentinosaurus. But they have a new friend to save first!
ISBN 9781760296018
Series D-bot Squad series (5 of 8)
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 2017
Topics / Year 3 easy reads /
Park, Mac
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124302
Adventures of the muddle-headed wombat, The
The first adventure of the muddle-headed wombat and his further adventures at school, on holiday and in the tree-tops with his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat, combined in one book.
ISBN 9780207167416
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (12 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1990
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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124303
More adventures of the muddle-headed wombat
The adventures of the muddle-headed wombat on a rainy day, in the snow, in springtime and on the river combined in one book.
ISBN 9780207142611
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (13 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1980
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44914
Muddle-headed wombat and the bush band, The
The muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat make music together.
ISBN 9780207124334
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (9 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1973
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44918
Muddle-headed wombat and the invention, The
The irresistible muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat have an invention. But, you will have to read the story to find out who invented it, and exactly what the invention is.
ISBN 9780207132322
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (10 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1975
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44756
Muddle-headed wombat at school, The
The irresistible, muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a good-natured, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, go to school.
ISBN 9780207123634
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (4 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1966
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44802
Muddle-headed wombat in the snow, The
The irresistible, muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a practical mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, have fun in the snow.
ISBN 9780207945045
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (5 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1966
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44903
Muddle-headed wombat in the springtime
The irresistible, muddle-headed wombat and his mates, a practical, little mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, welcom in the springtime.
ISBN 9780855550004
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (7 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1970
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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10814
Muddle-headed wombat in the treetops
The irresistible wombat and his mates, a good-natured, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, have more adventures.
ISBN 9780855550035
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (3 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1964
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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45053
Muddle-headed wombat is very bad, The
The irresistible, muddle-headed wombat can be a little naughty because he is so forgetful but his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, would be surprised if he behaved very badly.
ISBN 9780207141515
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (14 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1981
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44937
Muddle-headed wombat on clean up day, The
The irresistible muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat are going to have very busy day helping with the big clean up.
ISBN 9780207132766
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (11 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1976
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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2976
Muddle-headed wombat on holiday, The
The irresistible muddle-headed wombat and his mates, a good-natured, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic tabby cat, are on holiday.
ISBN 9780207130748
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (2 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1964
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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44905
Muddle-headed wombat on the river, The
The muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a practical, little mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat, have fun on the river.
ISBN 9780207121418
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (8 of 14)
Publisher Educational Press, 1971
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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Muddle-headed wombat series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (14 books)
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
No book cover.
45054
Muddle-headed wombat stays at home, The
The last recorded adventure of the irresistible muddle-headed wombat and his friends, a tiny, practical mouse and a vain, neurotic, tabby cat.
ISBN 9780207144516
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (15 of 14)
Publisher Angus & Robertson (HarperCollins), 1982
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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Muddle-headed wombat, The
The delightful adventures of the lovabubble wombat and his friends, Mouse and Tabby, are put together in one book.
ISBN 9780207167331
Series Muddle-headed wombat series (1 of 14)
Publisher HarperCollins Australia, 1990
Park, Ruth & Young, Noela (ill)
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Lola's toy box series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
No book cover.
3077
Lola's toy box: On the story sea
When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it is a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world.
ISBN 9781760124373
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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3299
Lola's toy box: Party at Cuddleton Castle
Come with Lola on a magical adventure. Let's see where will Lola's toy box take her today. To the Great High Bear's birthday party.
ISBN 9781760126858
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2016
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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8579
Lola's toy box: The patchwork picnic
When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world.
ISBN 9781760124366
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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8475
Lola's toy box: The plastic palace
When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world.
ISBN 9781760124397
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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3268
Lola's toy box: The Silk Lakes rescue
Come with Lola on a magical adventure. See where Lola's toy box takes her today. Flying a kite on the Silk Lakes.
ISBN 9781760126865
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2017
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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5495
Lola's toy box: The Timberfield talent show
Come with Lola on a magical adventure, on the stage at the talent show.
ISBN 9781760126742
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2016
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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3091
Lola's toy box: The treasure trove
When Lola is given an old toy box, she discovers that it's a magical passageway to a world where toys come to life. Follow Lola and her trusty but rather wonky learn-to-dress clown, Buddy, on their adventures in the Kingdom, where toys live when they aren't being played with in the real world.
ISBN 9781760124380
Series Lola's toy box series (7 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Parker, Danny & Shield, Guy (ill)
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1019731
Kimmi: Queen of the dingoes
Kimmi is part of an amazing dingo family, who care for one another. This family life becomes endangered when a farmer threatens them, and the family is torn apart. Kimmi's mother runs for days to find Kimmi again and share her knowledge that will one day make Kimmi queen of the dingoes. This is Kimmi's story.
ISBN 9780734422057
Publisher Hachette Australia, 2023
Parrett, Favel & Hicks, Astred (ill)
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19299
Bicycling to the moon
Two unlikely friends, Purdy the cat and Barker the dog, live together in a sky-blue house on top of a hill. Barker likes the garden. He only wants to dig, to scratch up the earth and turn it over. But, Purdy has big dreams. He wants to fly south with the birds, win the singing competition and be a Supercat. One day, Purdy decides that if he could just get a bicycle and ride it to the moon, he would be the happiest cat in the world, and never want anything else again. Ever.
ISBN 9781776570324
Publisher Gecko Press, 2016
Parvela, Timo & Talvitie, Virpi (ill)
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10758
Wishes for one more day
Two Jewish children start to come to terms with the death of their grandfather. Their mother is also grieving but lends strong support and suggests that the children draw and write about how they would spend one more day with him if they could.
ISBN 9780972922579
Publisher Flashlight Press, 2006
Pastor, Melanie Joy & Grantford, Jacqui (ill)
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103300
Under the sea
A beautifully presented book about things you find under the sea, including simple facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780746074879
Series Usborne beginners series (8 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2003
Patchett, Fiona
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17802
Eggs and chicks
A beautifully presented book about chickens, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794501662
Series Usborne beginners series (10 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2007
Patchett, Fiona & others
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18054
Planes
A beautifully presented book about planes, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.
ISBN 9780794503192
Series Usborne beginners series (12 of 44)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2003
Patchett, Fiona & others
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15305
Clancy of the Overflow
This classic Australian poem, more than a hundred years old, comes alive with fresh illustrations of the outback that Paterson loved so well.
ISBN 9781865045276
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2002
Paterson, A B (Banjo) & Niland, Kilmeny (ill)
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660815
Scribbly gum secrets
Who drew on those tree trunks? Charlie asked Max. They'll be in big trouble if Mummy sees that! Join four children on a walk through the bush as they make all sorts of wild discoveries.
ISBN 9781925804485
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2020
Patterson, Dannika & Forward, Megan (ill)
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22704
Ellie, engineer
Ellie wants to be an engineer when she is older. She has her own workshop, tool belt and notepad for keeping track of her sketches and completed projects. Her best friend Kit has a birthday approaching and Ellie always engineers and builds Kit's gifts. So this year Ellie decides to build a really special project as a gift.
ISBN 9781681195193
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2018
Pearce, Jackson
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17910
Painting out the stars
Includes three intriguing fable-like stories. When Tashi's mother falls ill and is unable to work, Tashi looks to the monkeys on a Himalayan tea plantation for help. Yazul and his clan, trapped inside their desert fortress by bandits, are saved from starvation by fiercesome dragon kites. Issa, the old mountain guide, has his life turned upside down when he stumbles upon a camel sheltering a baby girl in a desert storm.
ISBN 9781406324860
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Peet, Mal & Graham, Elspeth & Foreman, Michael (ill)
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Mysterious traveller
Although now aging, Issa, is the best African desert guide in the region. During a journey he discovers a camel protecting a baby girl during a sandstorm. Issa raises the child, sharing his love and understanding of the desert and together they continue to guide travellers, even as Issa goes blind. When they save a group of travellers during a sandstorm, the truth of her past is revealed.
ISBN 9781406337075
Publisher Walker Books, 2013
Peet, Mal & Graham, Elspeth & Lynch P.J. (ill)
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32650
Cloud tea monkeys
Tashi lives in a tiny village below the tea plantations where her mother earns a living. One day, her mother falls ill and Tashi must pick tea to earn the money for a doctor. But, she is too small to reach the tender shoots and the cruel Overseer sends her away empty-handed. Tashi needs a miracle.
ISBN 9781406300925
Publisher Walker Books, 2010
Peet, Mal & Graham, Elspeth & Wijngaard, Juan (ill)
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660656
Max and the midknights
Max wants to be a knight. Too bad there's more chance of finding a friendly dragon than THAT dream coming true. But when Max's uncle Budrick is kidnapped by the cruel King Ghastly, it might finally be Max's time to be a hero! Joined by a band of brave adventurers - the Midknights - and a cowardly goose, Max sets out on a thrilling quest to save the realm of Byjovia.
ISBN 9781529029260
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2020
Peirce, Lincoln
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Rocks and fossils
The three kinds of rocks are described, with additional information about crystals and erosion, including weathering by sand, wind, water and plants.
ISBN 9780753456194
Series Kingfisher young knowledge series (18 of 19)
Publisher Kingfisher, 2003
Pellant, Chris
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689556
Super sporty girls
Many Australian Sportswomen are kicking goals and breaking records. Be inspired by these fierce athletes who are the champions of having fun. Sport (noun): an activity for pleasure and exercise. Maybe Australia's top sportswomen can help me discover my passion and inspire me to be the best I can be. What sport will you try?
ISBN 9781760896058
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Penguin Random House Australia
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950220
Leeva at last
What are people for? That is the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom. 'Fame!', says Leeva's mum, the mayor of Nutsmore. 'Money!', says her dad, the town treasurer. With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk averse boy in a hazmat suit and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer. This sets off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.
ISBN 9780008606190
Publisher Balzer & Bray, 2023
Pennypacker, Sara & Cordell, Matthew (ill)
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18734
Otto undercover: born to drive
Although he's only eleven, Otto Pillip invents all kinds of incredible devices and drives a race car. Having lost his parents mysteriously as a baby, he lives with his two peculiar aunts, FiFi and FooFoo.
ISBN 9780060754952
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2006
Perlman, Rhea
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Penelope Perfect series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Perry, Chrissie
No book cover.
5786
Penelope Perfect: Lucky jars & broken promises
Penelope Kingston is absolutely certain that her Lucky Jars Stall at the school fete will be a huge success. She wants to break last year's record, particularly as her Dad is coming to the fete. Penelope and her brother, Harry, don't see him much these days. If Penelope can make her Dad proud, maybe he'll want to spend every weekend with them. Penelope just has to make sure everything goes perfectly.
ISBN 9781760120269
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Perry, Chrissie
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13009
Penelope Perfect: Project best friend
Penelope Kingston wants to be perfect. And, mostly, she is good, sensible and calm. But, sometimes,Penelope is bossy, angry and frustrated. It's like there are two Penelopes. One part of Penelope's life is definitely not perfect, she doesn't have a best friend. Penelope hopes that the new girl at school might be the one. But, it's not easy finding a best friend, and it's not easy trying to be perfect.
ISBN 9781760120245
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Perry, Chrissie
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33406
Penelope Perfect: Quiz questions and complicated crushes
Penelope Kingston is the only person who has managed to avoid the dreaded crush plague sweeping Chelsea Primary. Almost all of her friends have crushes and even her brother Harry has been infected. Penelope is excellent at figuring out most things but crushes are a Great Mystery to her. Luckily, she has come up with a quiz to diagnose crushes early, before they have a chance to make people very silly.
ISBN 9781760126933
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2016
Perry, Chrissie
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4162
Penelope Perfect: The green-eyed monster
Penelope has two problems. Her very best friend Bob has been talking a lot (too much really) about a new friend from karate class. Penelope knows that she shouldn't be jealous, but sometimes it's hard not to be, especially when it comes to Bob. To make things worse, her mum has started dating. Penelope and her brother don't know why she can't just be happy with their family of three. Surely they're better than a new boyfriend. Penelope must come up with a way to defeat the jealous green-eyed monster, without having an outburst at her best friend, or her mum. Luckily, Penelope has a few tricks up her sleeve.
ISBN 9781760126940
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2017
Perry, Chrissie
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Penelope Perfect: The truly terrible mistake
Penelope Kingston has never, ever messed up on a test until now. After this Truly Terrible Mistake, Penelope needs to make sure that she gets absolutely perfect grades from now on in every subject, including the dreaded drama class. Luckily, Penelope is very good at organising, so she figures she can be the director of the upcoming play. But, Penelope must handle Joanna, the naughtiest girl in class. One thing's for sure, Penelope Kingston didn't get to be excellent at most things by being a quitter.
ISBN 9781760120276
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2016
Perry, Chrissie
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11121
Penelope Perfect: Very private list for camp success
Penelope is determined not to feel anxious about school camp. Last year, Penelope cried when she was made to climb a steep and frightening hill. That can't happen again. To make sure that she has a practically perfect camp, Penelope has written a (very private) list of rules. And, because she is a whole year older and has her very own best friend to bunk with, Penelope knows this year's camp will be totally different.
ISBN 9781760120252
Series Penelope Perfect series (6 books)
Publisher Hardie Grant Egmont, 2015
Perry, Chrissie
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6777
Blabbermouth: Oops, I've done it again!
Blabbermouth = a person who talks too much = Amelie Anderson. Amelie is a blabbermouth. She's not a bad kid, she's just so bubbly that sometimes words fizz right out of her mouth! And then things go wrong. Terribly wrong. But she's determined to fix all that. It's time for a reputation make-over!
ISBN 9781760660956
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Perry, Chrissie & Petrovic, Pete
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643472
Blabbermouth: Oops, I've told a little lie!
Amelie is a notorious blabbermouth with two VERY BIG SECRETS: 1. She is the mysterious author of the school newsletters advice column. 2. Her uncles dog has an adorable litter of puppies! Amelie plans to surprise everyone at school by bringing in a puppy for show and tell. Maybe shell even win over her snarky frenemy, Paris Sheridan! But keeping so many secrets is hard when you're a blabbermouth, and letters asking for her advice are coming thick and fast. Can Amelie keep it all together?
ISBN 9781760663223
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Perry, Chrissie & Petrovic, Pete (ill)
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Piglet called Truffle, A
When a young girl finds a piglet, that is too small to fend for itself, she nurses it back to good health. She knows she cannot keep Truffle the pig forever and then disaster strikes.
ISBN 9780857637734
Publisher Nosy Crow Ltd, 2016
Peters, Helen & Snowdon, Ellie (ill)
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23500
Kakieland katastrophe: Hotel Transylvania graphic novel
Greedy theme-park owner and neighbour, Stephen Cling is spreading rumors about monsters and destroying the reputation of Hotel Transylvania. Winning the trust of guests and saving the Hotel is a challenge these monsters will have to tackle. A story featuring the characters from Hotel Transylvania.
ISBN 9781629918082
Publisher Papercutz, 2017
Petrucha, Stefan & Gladfelter, Allen (ill)
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923
Tom Gates: What monster?
This is a fully-illustrated story containing - MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING stuff - ME and Marcus (Not necessarily in THAT order). AND a very strict supply teacher - but don't let that put you off!
ISBN 9781760663537
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2018
Pichon, Liz
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941515
Coral reefs
What is coral? How do reefs grow? Why are some of them turning white? You'll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of coral reefs.
ISBN 9781474999366
Series Usborne beginners plus series (16 books)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2023
Pickersgill, Kristie & Ugolotti, Sara (ill)
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660692
Albatross, The
On Macquarie Island, in the Southern Ocean far below Tasmania, the sea-birds throng; petrels, penguins, shearwaters, skuas. But rarest of all, the Wandering Albatross, wondrous master of the sky and sea. Yet there is blood and death in the water, and for one priceless breeding pair, the dangers gather.
ISBN 9780994611840
Publisher Bullawai Books, 2020
Pickworth, Bruce & Robertson, Lorraine (ill)
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585
Bugs
Factual information about bugs with plenty of descriptions and images.
ISBN 9781405308793
Series Eyewonder series (22 books)
Publisher Dorling Kindersley, 2005
Pierce-Kelly, Paul
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29589
Brave little penguin
Little Penguin loves being with his dad. When Papa goes fishing, Little Penguin isn't happy but decides to be brave and have an adventure of his own.
ISBN 9781741690835
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Pignataro, Anna
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1172
Owl
Deep in a snowy forest Owl and Frida live happily together, looking out the window at the moon. Owl starts to wonder what lies beyond their forest, beyond the snow.
ISBN 9781922081162
Publisher Windy Hollow Books, 2013
Pignataro, Anna
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9899
Home to mother
Three girls are taken from their mothers in the 1930s and are sent to a camp. They decide to escape and follow a rabbit-proof fence to find their way home.
ISBN 9780702235467
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2006
Pilkington Garimara, Doris & Lyndon, Janice (ill)
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59765
Lion and the mouse, The
A stunning, wordless version of one of Aesop's best-loved fables about a mouse who inadvertently disturbs a lion, who lets the mouse go, and is later himself freed by the mouse from a poacher's trap. Its wealth of visual detail provides huge scope for the pages to be turned and the story retold over and over again.
ISBN 9781406327595
Publisher Walker Books, 2010
Pinkney, Jerry (ill)
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Mega bikes
Discover the coolest, fastest and most amazing bikes on the road with colour, full-page photographs of speedy scooters, choppers, cruisers, sport bikes, quad and motocross bikes.
ISBN 9781741694130
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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Mega cars
With huge Hummers and stretch limousines, racing Ferraris and stunning Lamborghinis, this colourful book has big, full-colour photographs of the coolest, fastest and most exciting cars.
ISBN 9781865045726
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2007
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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79008
Mega machines
Discover the world of machines with big, full-colour photographs on every page.
ISBN 9781865049861
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2007
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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79006
Mega rescuers
With big, full-colour photographs, discover the machines and vehicles used in rescues, and find items on each page.
ISBN 9781741690897
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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Mega series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Mega series (7 books)
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
No book cover.
21710
Mega spacecraft
Explore the exciting world of space, with big, full-colour photographs of rocket launchers, satellites, space telescopes, shuttles, lunar rovers and other amazing spacecraft.
ISBN 9781741690507
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2008
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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19065
Mega tractors
Huge tractors, massive combine harvesters, foragers, balers and lots more are featured in colour, full-page photographs of gigantic machinery.
ISBN 9781741694086
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2009
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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30627
Mega trucks
From massive diggers, loggers and loaders to gigantic dumpers and bulldozers, this bright and busy book is full of big, full-colour photographs.
ISBN 9781865048413
Series Mega series (7 books)
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2005
Pitchall, Chez & Gunzi, Christiane (ill)
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60378
Book bonanza
World book day is approaching and the Brownies are celebrating, and working towards their booklover badge.
ISBN 9781847151629
Series Brownies series (8 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2011
Plaisted, Caroline
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Brownies series
Any three titles read from this series can be included as official Challenge books; up to five more titles can be included as your personal choice books. To see the individual book titles and their PRC ID numbers, go to the Series lists on the Booklists page, on the website. Or, you can search for a series name or the individual titles by using the Search function on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Series Brownies series (8 books)
Plaisted, Caroline
No book cover.
83664
Christmas cheer
Meet five best friends, Charlie, Katie, Grace, Jamila and Ellie, who've just joined the Brownies. Christmas is coming and the Brownies are getting into the spirit. With presents to make, festive goodies to bake for the unit Christmas party and a trip to the local pantomime, the girls eagerly set about setting up Christmas Cheer. Now, if only it would snow.
ISBN 9781847151407
Series Brownies series (7 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2010
Plaisted, Caroline
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66456
Circus camp
Summer has arrived and it's time for the annual 1st Badenbridge Brownie camping weekend. They're off to Waddow Hall and the five best friends can hardly wait. When they arrive, the girls discover the weekend has a circus theme but that's not the only surprise in store.
ISBN 9781847151308
Series Brownies series (6 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2010
Plaisted, Caroline
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76828
Dance dash
When the Brownies decide to hold a dance event to raise awareness for a local children's charity, it's Grace's moment to shine. She offers to plan a special dance routine which will be performed in different locations around town.
ISBN 9781847151193
Series Brownies series (5 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2010
Plaisted, Caroline
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77421
Friends forever
The girls have a guest visiting, all the way from Australia. The Brownies begin learning about guides in other countries, so they can earn their world guiding badge.
ISBN 9781847151049
Series Brownies series (4 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2009
Plaisted, Caroline
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82335
Helping hands
The girls can't wait to start having fun by getting involved in all the exciting Brownie activities. They're desperate to get some badges. It's Brownie thinking day and the girls are thinking up ways to celebrate.
ISBN 9781847151025
Series Brownies series (2 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2009
Plaisted, Caroline
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13751
Perfect promise
The girls have just joined the Brownies and can't wait to start having fun and get involved in all the fantastic Brownie activities and earn some badges. It's the girls' first day at Brownies, and they're all feeling nervous and excited.
ISBN 9781847151018
Series Brownies series (1 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2009
Plaisted, Caroline
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55860
Sleepover surprise
It's time for the Brownie's annual show and sleepover. The girls are practising their performances but things don't go to plan on the night.
ISBN 9781847151032
Series Brownies series (3 of 8)
Publisher Stripes, 2009
Plaisted, Caroline
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30304
Egyptian diary: journal of a young scribe
The year is 1465 BC and Nakht's family is moving from their village to Memphis, where his father has just become an important scribe. With Nakht, we explore this bustling Egyptian city, visiting the craftsmen's workshops and the shipyards, watching a burial ritual, and learning how the land is farmed, and how houses are built. Most thrilling of all, he witnesses a tomb robbery in the pyramids and meets the King of Egypt.
ISBN 9781406330625
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Platt, Richard & Parkins, David (ill)
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28074
Roman diary: journal of a young slave
The year is AD 102 and Iliona, an educated Greek girl, has been orphaned and sold as a slave in Rome. In time, Iliona discovers that the teeming city at the heart of the empire is a fascinating place. Through her eyes, we see the Roman army return in triumph, witness fighting gladiators, escape a house fire and discover how Roman women dress their hair.
ISBN 9781406325478
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Platt, Richard & Parkins, David (ill)
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9428
Castle diary: journal of a young page
The thirteenth century journal of eleven year old, Tobias Burgess. In 1285, Tobias was a page at the castle of his uncle, John Burgess, Baron of Strandborough. Colourful renderings of the castle, the hunt, a tournament and harvest time are included.
ISBN 9780744582208
Publisher Walker Books, 2001
Platt, Richard & Riddell, Chris (ill)
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66027
Pirate diary: journal of a cabin boy
In September, 1716, nine year old Jake Carpenter joined his Uncle Will aboard his ship to become a sailor. His uncle has told him about sea monsters and mermaids, and has sailed through a hurricane. When the ship, the Greyhound, is captured by pirates, Jake embarks on an exciting new life but on the wrong side of the law.
ISBN 9781406330601
Publisher Walker Books, 2011
Platt, Richard & Riddell, Chris (ill)
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Garden at the end of the world, The
At the end of the world is an island covered in ice. On the island is a mountain. Inside the mountain is a vault. And inside the vault there are millions of seeds. When Isla makes a special discovery, she and her botanist mother go on an adventure to this vault in Norway. Isla is going to leave her precious package there so children who have not been born yet can grow and eat the food we all enjoy. She is doing this so there will always be a garden at the end of the world waiting to be planted. "
ISBN 9780702265693
Publisher University of Queensland Press, 2023
Polimeni, Cassy & Stewart, Briony (ill)
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9802
Outback, The
An illustrated poem evoking the Australian landscape, its animals and its indigenous people. The connection between the people and the land is made with sensitivity through the language and the art.
ISBN 9781875641864
Publisher Magabala Books, 2005
Porter, Annalies & Bancroft, Bronwyn
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Stephanie chiocci and the cooper's hill cheese chase
Standing at the summit of Coopers Hill in England, Stephanie Chiocci prepares to barrel down a slope steeper than the MCG grandstands. But winning the annual Gloucester Cheese-Rolling Race is just one of her objectives. The Collingwood AFLW captain has also taken it upon herself to save the family cheese-making business of one of her biggest fans. To do so Stephanie must defeat local toff Neville O Shea in one of the worlds most dangerous foot races.
ISBN 9781925272888
Publisher Ford Street Publishing, 2018
Porter, Matt
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Puppy diary: The great toy rescue
Archie is off to doggy daycare for the first time. He soon notices that Foxy, his favourite toy is missing and in fact all his new friends have lost their toys as well. Together they need to figure this mystery out and get their toys back.
ISBN 9781760662936
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2019
Poshoglian, Yvette & Judd, Phil (ill)
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660707
Puppy diary: The pupstars
Archie, the Schnoodle puppy writes about his pawsome adventures in his puppy diary. Archie and his friends can't believe it. The world's most famous pup is coming to film an dog food ad at doggy daycare. But what happens when there's a disaster on set? Will Archie and his pals get the chance to be pupstars?
ISBN 9781760662950
Publisher Scholastic Australia, 2020
Poshoglian, Yvette & Judd, Phil (ill)
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Mending Lucille
A young girl grieves for her mother. She clings to familiar things to remind her of happier times but a broken doll highlights her hurt and begins the healing sequence.
ISBN 9780734410337
Publisher Lothian Books, 2008
Poulter, J R & Davis, Sarah (ill)
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47262
Witch snitch
It is Tiga's first Witchoween when everyone celebrates how brilliant witches are. Tiga and Fran the fairy, have been asked to make a documentary about Sinkville's most famous witches. There are five very interesting witches but there is something mysterious as well.
ISBN 9781408892046
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2017
Pounder, Sibeal & Anderson, Lauren Ellen (ill)
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At the end of Holyrood Lane
Life at the end of Holyrood Lane is filled with sunshine and butterflies. Except when it storms. Storms make Flick's world dark, and make her feel smaller than she really is. To escape their fury, Flick runs and hides. But the storms keep coming back. It's time for Flick to try something she has never done before, so she can banish fear and welcome back sunshine.
ISBN 9781925335767
Publisher EK Books, 2018
Powell, Dimity & Johnston, Nicky (ill)
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Artists
Interesting facts about the lives and paintings of six famous artists including Monet, Picasso, da Vinci, Rembrandt, van Gogh and Turner.
ISBN 9780750225984
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2000
Powell, Jillian
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Spy toys
Three faulty toys, a bear too strong to hug, an angry doll who hates children and a robot police rabbit, are the unlikely heroes in this story. They are recruited as spies and as part of a top secret team, The Spy Toys. They must save the Prime Minister's son Sam from being kidnapped. Can they stop the criminals in their tracks?
ISBN 9781408870860
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2017
Powers, Mark & Wesson, Tim (ill)
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Spy toys: Out of control
The secret code that controls every toy's mind has been stolen! It's up to the SPY TOYS - Dan, the super-strong teddy bear, Arabella, the doll with the serious temper and Flax, the gadget-crazy robot rabbit, to get it back before toys everywhere turn bad!
ISBN 9781408870884
Publisher Bloomsbury, 2017
Powers, Mark & Wesson, Tim (ill)
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Celts
Lots of fascinating information about the history of the Celts and how they lived. Find out how the Celts built their forts on hills to defend them more easily, see the different kinds of food they ate and follow the different festivals celebrated throughout the year. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts and specially selected websites for additional information and activities.
ISBN 9781409593379
Series Usborne beginners series (44 books)
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2015
Pratt, Leonie & McKenna, Terry (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case from outer space
Jigsaw Jones is back! In this new, original mystery, Jigsaw and his crew - Mila, Joey, and Danika - find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want? (Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration - an astronaut!)
ISBN 9781250110176
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher St Martin's, 2017
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660501
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of Hermie the missing hamster
Wingnut's hamster is missing! Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, are on the case. They are searching for clues and piecing together the mystery. This is a job for Jigsaw Jones, Private Eye.
ISBN 9780590691253
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660502
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the Christmas snowman
Lucy is in trouble. She gave her father's rare coin to Bigs Maloney. Now the coin is missing! Jigsaw and Mila are on the hunt for clues. This is a real cool mystery with a few snowy suspects!
ISBN 9780590691260
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1998
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660500
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the glow-in-the-dark ghost
Glow-in-the-dark footprints, eyewitness accounts of a ghost haunting school grounds - something doesn't add up! Ghosts don't have feet, do they? Either way, Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh are on the case, and they'll do whatever it takes to solve this spooky new mystery... even if it means they have to be at school extra late!
ISBN 9781250110206
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2017
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660272
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the golden key
When a new kid moves into town, he brings with him a mystery as big as his house! Reggie Armitage the III has found a box with a list of codes and a golden skeleton key--but he has no idea what the key opens or how to crack the code. It's a good thing 2nd-grade sleuths, Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh, are on the case.
ISBN 9781250207616
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2019
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660271
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the hat burglar
Everyone knows that if you lose something it will always turn up in the 'Lost and Found' bin. But what happens when you discover that someone is stealing from 'Lost and Found'! It's strange but stranger still is what is going missing. Not mittens or books or water bottles and lunch boxes, just hats! Jigsaw and his friend Mila Yeh are on the case once again. Jigsaw Jones has a plan that is sure to catch the tricky Hat Burglar. Just when the mystery is almost solved the thief strikes again, right under his very nose! Will this be Jigsaw's first case that cannot be solved? There is only one way to find out!
ISBN 9781250207685
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Pan MacMillan, 2019
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660522
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the haunted scarecrow
Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have solved many cases involving stolen or missing items. But when the search for Kim's necklace turns up more than they bargained for, Jigsaw can't trust his eyes. Did the scarecrow on Ms. Rigby's lawn just . . . move?
ISBN 9781250207647
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2019
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660498
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the mummy mystery
Detective Jigsaw Jones and his friend, Mila, have a new case to solve after they happen upon a genuine mummy at the class Halloween party.
ISBN 9781250110824
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher St Martin's, 2017
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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660321
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the vanishing painting
For the kids of Room 201 it is the biggest night of the school year. Parents' Night is fast approaching and everyone has been hard at work on their creative project for the Art Show. But what happens when Geetha Nair's art work, the one that everyone thinks is the best in the class goes missing? Sweet, gentle Geetha! Why would anyone want to steal her work? This is a job for Jigsaw Jones and his friend Mila Yeh. Can they find the clues and get to the bottom of this mystery? There is only one way to find out!
ISBN 9781250207654
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2019
Preller, James & Alley, R.W. (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the bear scare
Is there a bear loose in the woods by Jigsaw Jones' town? For once this second-grade detective and his partner Mila Yeh might be out of their depth! One way or another, these two young sleuths will get to the bottom of who, or what, is growling and snapping in those woods in The Case of the Bear Scare.
ISBN 9781250207548
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2019
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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660528
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the best pet ever
When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it's up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival's name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Jigsaw enters his own dog into the contest to solve the case. Can he find the prize medal in time for the competition?
ISBN 9781250110930
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2017
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the bicycle bandit
Why would anyone steal an old hunk of junk? Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tyres are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn't trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated. It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it - and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!
ISBN 9781250110848
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2017
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the class clown
Athena Parker has been slimed! And she doesn't think it's funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes. And it's up to Jigsaw and Mila to catch the clown. This could be their stickiest case yet.
ISBN 9780439184748
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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660520
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the detective in disguise
Jigsaw Jones goes undercover to find out who has been stealing brownies from Mike and Mary's restaurant, while competing with a classmate to see who will be the first to solve the case of a missing football.
ISBN 9780439184762
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the disappearing dinosaur
Now you see it, now you don't! Danikia is doing a magic act at Big's birthday party. For her biggest trick, she makes Big's favourite toy disappear. Poof! It's gone! But where did it go? Even Danikia doesn't know! Time for Jigsaw and Mila to use their own tricks to fix this mixed-up magic.
ISBN 9781250110886
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2017
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the double-trouble detective
There's a new detective in town . And two detectives mean double trouble! But Reginald Pinkerton Armitage III is nothing like Jigsaw. He uses fancy gadgets and a charming attitude to get his work done. Gadgets don't make the detective, though, and Jigsaw is determined to prove it! Is Jigsaw's town big enough for two detectives? It's time for a showdown. May the best sleuth win!
ISBN 9780439678049
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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660532
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the food fight
FOOD FIGHT! When someone starts a food fight in the school cafeteria, everyone points a finger at Joey Pignattano, notorious milk-snorter and all-around gross-out. But Jigsaw knows Joey has a good heart. Joey would never throw food he could eat instead! Now Jigsaw has only twenty-four hours to clear Joey's name before the evidence gets mopped up - and Joey gets permanently banned from the school cafeteria! Luckily, no case is too big - or too messy - for Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh, the best detectives in the second grade!
ISBN 9780439678070
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the frog-jumping contest
It's not easy being green! The carnival is in town and Jigsaw's friends are excited to enter their first ever frog-jumping contest. It's going to be grrrrrrr-eat! But when the carnival's champion jumping frog mysteriously disappears, Jigsaw and his partner Mila suspect foul play. These ace detectives are only a hop, skip, and a jump away from catching the frog-napper, but a bigger mystery remains...which one of them will have the frog with the highest jump? The competition is going to be toad-ally intense!
ISBN 9780439678056
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2005
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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660509
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the ghostwriter
A surprise author is coming to Ms. Gleason's class! It's a real mystery. Ms. Gleason won't say the name of the writer. Some kids think it might be a ghostwriter! The class hires detectives Jigsaw and Mila to solve the case. They are on the trail of the mystery author in this spooky thriller!
ISBN 9780439114295
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the groaning ghost
When ghosts start haunting Jigsaw's classmates close to Halloween, there's a new ghost-buster in town - Bobby Solofsky! He's stealing Jigsaw's clients right and left. Now that's spooky! Can Jigsaw prove that Bobby's ghosts are nothing to be afraid of?
ISBN 9780439896245
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2007
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the kidnapped candy
This case is no sweet treat! It's almost Valentine's Day, and Ms Gleason's class is writing poems about all the things they love: pets, practical jokes, surprises, and candy! But then the class's Valentine's Day candy stash disappears. There's more than one person with a sweet tooth in Ms. Gleason's class, so solving the mystery won't be easy. Can Jigsaw track down the candy-napper? Or will this case go from sweet to sour?
ISBN 9780439896184
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2007
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the marshmallow monster
Jigsaw is excited about a camping trip with his friends. No school. No detective work. But a full moon and a campfire story about a lake creature get Jigsaw back to business. Danika is sure a Marshmallow Monster is haunting the lake. Jigsaw and Mila scope out the area and wait to find out the real story of the Marshmallow Monster!
ISBN 9780439184731
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the perfect prank
Yikes! Jigsaw's brothers love to play practical jokes. But Jigsaw does not have time for games. He has a big case to solve. Danika's kitty has been cat-napped! Can Jigsaw solve the mystery? Or will the cat burglar have the last laugh?
ISBN 9781417645121
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2004
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the race against time
Jigsaw is in big-time trouble! For a dollar a day, Jigsaw and Mila make problems go away. But now Jigsaw has some trouble of his own. He lost grandfather's watch! Can Jigsaw and Mila find the watch before time runs out?
ISBN 9781442011939
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2009
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the rainy day mystery
It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring...and Bigs Maloney is acting fishy. Does Bigs have a secret? Jigsaw and Mila are going to find out - and they might just splash through a puddle or two along the way.
ISBN 9780439426312
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2003
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the smelly sneaker
It's girls versus boys in the biggest football game of the year! Jigsaw Jones is referee, while his partner, Mila Yeh, is coaching the girls' team. Bobby Solofsky has no doubt the boys will win, but the girls have a secret weapon. Then one of Bigs Maloney's sneakers goes missing, and Bobby wants to call off the whole game. Can Jigsaw and Mila find this sneaker thief in time to save the game?
ISBN 9781250110800
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Feiwel and Friends, 2017
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the snowboarding superstar
Swish! Swoosh! Shush! Jigsaw and his family bond during a wintry weekend getaway complete with snowboarding and sledding - but a real detective, like Jigsaw Jones, is never truly off-duty. When trouble hits the slopes, Jigsaw gears up to solve a puzzling mystery, and all without the aid of his partner, Mila. Can Jigsaw solve the case before his family packs their bags for home?
ISBN 9780439793957
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2006
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the spoiled rotten spy
Lights, camera - disaster! The coolest show on TV, Spy Guy, is filming an episode in Jigsaw's town. When Jigsaw lands a role as an extra, he gets to go behind the scenes. He even meets Chase Jackson, the show's spoiled star, who plays a junior spy. But then an important prop disappears - and everyone accuses Chase of stealing it. Luckily, there's a real detective on the set. It's up to Jigsaw Jones to crack the case before the cameras roll!
ISBN 9780439896238
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2007
Preller, James & Smith, Jamie (ill)
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660507
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the great sled race
Let it snow! When it snows, there's sledding, snowballs, and snow days! But things get frosty when someone steals Bigs Maloney's sled two days before the great sled race. Jigsaw and Mila are on the case. They need to keep Bigs cool and find his sled.
ISBN 9780439114271
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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660506
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the runaway dog
It's almost Thanksgiving. But Jigsaw isn't feeling thankful. His dog, Rags, is missing. Did Rags wander off, or was he dog-napped? Great detectives don't solve mysteries by lying around. Jigsaw and Mila are sniffing out clues. And they won't stop until they find Jigsaw's drooling dog.
ISBN 9780439114264
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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660503
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the secret Valentine
Someone is secretly sending Jigsaw valentines. When Jigsaw thinks about each valentine as a clue, the case starts come together. It's a red-hot mystery for Jigsaw and Mila, the best detectives in the second grade.
ISBN 9780590691277
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 1999
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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660504
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the spooky sleepover
Jigsaw Jones finds himself investigating the perfect case and piecing together all the ghostly clues when Ralphie Jones cannot sleep at night because something is making scary noises in his room.
ISBN 9780590691291
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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660508
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the stinky science project
Bobby Solofsky fooled Sally-Ann with a phony magic trick. It was a rotten trick. But that's not all that stinks. Something smelly is spoiling science time in Ms. Gleason's class. Gould Bobby be the culprit? Jigsaw and Mila are hot on the case.
ISBN 9780439114288
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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660505
Jigsaw Jones mystery, A: The case of the stolen baseball cards
When Eddie's baseball cards suddenly disappear, Jigsaw and Mila take on the case and begin their search to find both Eddie's missing property and those responsible for taking them.
ISBN 9780439080835
Series Jigsaw Jones series (34 books)
Publisher Scholastic US, 2001
Preller, James & Speirs, John (ill)
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20246
Cleocatra's kushion
The Emperor Nero believes that 'treasure is for spending'. With his gold almost gone, he sends a freed gladiator, Spartapuss, loyal servant to master Clawdius, on a secret mission in search of a treasure cavern at the source of the river Nile. The journey through the land of the 'Purramids' to the Kingdom of Kush is full of shocks, crocs and magic, courtesy of Cleocatra's Kushion. A rollicking tale with many puns taken from Roman History.
ISBN 9780954657604
Publisher Mogzilla, 2014
Price, Robin
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20244
Olympuss games, The: Son of Spartapuss
Spartapuss is a newcomer to Rome in 36 AD and he has much to learn. When a mysterious stranger offers to pay his debts he finds himself in a school for strays and a school for gladiators. Will they make it to the Olympuss Games?
ISBN 9781906132811
Publisher Mogzilla, 2014
Price, Robin
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120131
What I wanna be
Aunty Sharon, Aunty Kelli and Uncle Phil decided to find out what their kids wanted to be when they grew up and they wrote about it.
ISBN 9780980359312
Publisher Indij Readers, 2007
Prior, Chasity & others & McKenzie, Peter (ill)
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10029
Squish
Nicholas and Liam rescue a fairy. They think it will solve their problem, what to give Bronte for her birthday, but Squish, the fairy, becomes more trouble than he is worth.
ISBN 9780733614835
Series Hotshots (9 books)
Publisher Hodder Children's Books (Australia), 2002
Prior, Natalie Jane & Dawson, Janine (ill)
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Paw, The
School girl by day, but the world's cheekiest cat burglar by night. That's Leonie, otherwise known as The Paw, foe of the rich but friend of orphans and starving cats.
ISBN 9781863734110
Publisher Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, 1995
Prior, Natalie Jane & Denton, Terry (ill)
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4957
Fairy dancers, The
Every Saturday, with a hop, a skip and a magical twirl, Mia, Emma and Grace turn into fairy dancers.
ISBN 9780733333576
Publisher ABC Books, 2015
Prior, Natalie Jane & Orsini, Cheryl (ill)
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24077
Minnie Pearl and the undersea bazaar
Minnie Pearl and her parents own the Undersea Bazaar where all the fashionable mermaids shop. Minnie helps in the shop when she's not attending school and learning what to do if she should ever encounter a human. When the wide-smiling Manta Ray opens her Marine Emporium next door, everything changes. All the mermaids flock to Manta's shop and Minnie determines to save the family business.
ISBN 9780733320149
Publisher ABC Books, 2007
Prior, Natalie Jane & Orsini, Cheryl (ill)
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Tales of Mrs Mancini, The
Mrs Mancini, together with her human friend Filippina, runs a cake shop full of delectable treats. Alongside her flair for flan, Mrs Mancini also has a special ability to bring children together.
ISBN 9780733335655
Publisher ABC Books, 2016
Prior, Natalie Jane & Orsini, Cheryl (ill)
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15832
Wilf the mighty worrier battles a pirate
Wilf is a worrier. He worries about gnomes, nutcrackers, bears, rats, scorpions, snakes, fish sucking his toes, snowmen eating him and lots of other things. Wilf is also worried about his next door neighbour, Alan. Alan is evil and he has plans to become a pirate and destroy the world. Wilf just happens to be the only one who can stop him.
ISBN 9781848669079
Publisher Quercus Children's Books, 2015
Pritchett, Georgia
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751168
Lightfall: The girl and the galdurian
Bea and Cad team up together to save the day. Bea is keen to find and save her grandfather - Pig Wizard. Cad is on a quest of his own, to find his long lost people, an ancient race of amphibious beings. Can they get their act together and save the world or has Irpa seen its last sunrise?
ISBN 9780062990464
Publisher HarperCollins US, 2021
Probert, Tim
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Day I remember, A
This is a day that Chintu will always remember. He's going to be Markundi, the boy who keeps the bridegroom, his uncle, company through the wedding preparations. Come and join in the celebrations, with dancing, fireworks and music.
ISBN 9781847806017
Publisher Frances Lincoln, 2015
Prodeepta, Das
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9706
Little old Mrs Pepperpot
Waking up one morning to find you've shrunk to the size of a tiny pepperpot isn't an ordinary, everyday event for most people but, then, Mrs Pepperpot is a very extraordinary person. Mrs Pepperpot is very small but very feisty.
ISBN 9780754061991
Publisher Galaxy, 2002
Proysen, Alf
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9707
Mrs Pepperpot again
Mrs Pepperpot has an enormous, little problem. She shrinks and finds herself facing all sorts of funny situations of giant-sized proportions. Whether it's a brown bear or a moose on the loose, clever Mrs Pepperpot is always ready.
ISBN 9780099318002
Publisher Random House Canada, 1999
Proysen, Alf
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27994
Leo da Vinci vs the ice-cream domination league
Ten year old Leo is a boy with a wild imagination who invents things. He spends each afternoon with his robot, Isaac, and his pet pig, Ragnar. Together, they form Fixit International Inc, which wards off super villains and sends them to super villain prison. With the help of his newly acquired friend, outgoing, enthusiastic Mina, they defeat the evil Ice-cream Domination League.
ISBN 9780857988379
Publisher Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 2015
Pryor, Michael & Faber, Jules (ill)
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750749
Puffin little explorer: The ocean
An underwater adventure for little explorers. Find out what lives in rock pools, beaches, sea grass meadows and kelp forests. Investigate the mysteries of the world's ocean from top to bottom, surface to seabed.
ISBN 9781760897666
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Puffin Books
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750747
Puffin little scientist: Robotics
Just because we're little doesn't mean we can't learn big facts. Have you ever wondered how robots work? If you're a little scientist who is curious about robotics, you're about to step into the lab with Puffin Little.
ISBN 9781760897680
Publisher Puffin Australia, 2020
Topics / STEM /
Puffin Books
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1066723
Boots: the story of an ordinary pair of Australian working boots ... and his family
Boots was waiting... Waiting for his farmer. When he came, he served him well. With themes of love, loss, old age, hardship and resilience, and references to drought, flood, bushfire and war. A moving and relatable, lyrical, but simple story told by the shoes we wear, of the love and the paths one Australian cattle farmer trod.
ISBN 9781761111037
Publisher Wombat Books, 2024
Pulsford, Elizabeth & Brennan, Krista
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9180
Birds
Keeping a bird is a big responsibility. Your bird relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your bird is sick or injured, you need to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a bird as a pet.
ISBN 9781740705646
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Cats
Having a cat is a big responsibility. Your cat relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your cat is sick or injured, it relies on you to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a cat as a pet.
ISBN 9781740705653
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Dogs
Having a dog is a big responsibility. Your dog relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your dog is sick or injured, it relies on you to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a dog as a pet.
ISBN 9781740705660
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Fish
Looking after fish is a big responsibility. They rely on you for food and a safe place to live. Find out all you need to know about having pet fish.
ISBN 9781740705691
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Life in a rockpool
A rockpool can be home for a whole community of living things. Find out how they survive and how they interact. Contains close-up photographs, illustrations and interesting facts.
ISBN 9781740707909
Publisher Echidna Books, 2004
Pyers, Greg
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Mice and rats
Keeping a mouse or rat is a big responsibility. They rely on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your mouse or rat is sick or injured, you need to ensure that it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a mouse or rat as a pet.
ISBN 9781740705684
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Pets series
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Series Pets series (6 books)
Pyers, Greg
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Rabbits
Having a rabbit is a big responsibility. Your rabbit relies on you for food, water and a safe place to live. If your rabbit is sick or injured, it relies on you to make sure it gets proper care. Find out all you need to know about having a rabbit as a pet.
ISBN 9781740705677
Series Pets series (6 books)
Publisher Pearson Education Australia, 2009
Pyers, Greg
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Tasmanian devil: life cycles of Australian animals
Interesting information on the Tasmanian devil is presented with photos, maps, fact boxes and pictorial timelines.
ISBN 9781740708883
Publisher Echidna Books, 2005
Pyers, Greg
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Lily's wish
Lily has a special Christmas wish but only one person can deliver it. So, she writes him a letter. After all, Christmas is all about magic.
ISBN 9781921042829
Publisher New Frontier Publishing, 2011
Pyett, Barbara & Geddes, Serena (ill)
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Beastly nights
Jessica's family support her over several nights of scary nightmares, when she meets huge monsters and learns to overcome her fears.
ISBN 9781920731823
Publisher Fremantle Press, 2006
Pyle, Elizabeth
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