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This Is Australia : A Children's Classic by Miroslav Sasek (2009, Hardcover)
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"This Is Australia" by Miroslav Sasek is a children's classic travel book published in 2009 by Rizzoli International Publications. This hardcover book, part of the "This Is ... Ser." series, showcases Australia and its people, customs, and traditions through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling. With a focus on travel, social sciences, and anthropology, this book provides young readers with a captivating look at the culture and geography of Australia and Oceania. The sturdy pages and compact size make it perfect for young travelers or those interested in learning more about the diverse customs of Australia.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100789318547
ISBN-139780789318541
eBay Product ID (ePID)71753703
Product Key Features
Book TitleThis Is Australia : a Children's Classic
Number of Pages62 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTravel, People & Places / Australia & Oceania, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMiroslav Sasek
Book SeriesThis Is ... Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight25.3 Oz
Item Length12.6 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"...his [Sasek] edition is just as stunning and plentiful as his previous books--stacked with fabulous observances on the life and scenes of [our] beautiful country. A must-have for Aussies and everyone else, too." ~ Kids-Bookreview.com "This is an outstanding book, full of facts and well illustrated. Younger children will be interested in the birds and animals. Others - including adults - may be interested in history, cities, and buildings." ~ Douglas McWilliams, San Francisco Book Review, Continuing the success of the runaway best-sellers This is New York, This is Paris, and This is London, comes the latest titles from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series.
Dewey Edition18
Grade FromSecond Grade
Dewey Decimal919.4/04/5
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
SynopsisIn This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings down under, winginghis readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbourne; colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisbane; thegarden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia's mostfamous outback town. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulouslypreserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, whereapplicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing ona "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charmingillustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make these books aperfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whomwill remember them from their own childhood., Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings down under, winging his readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbourne; colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisbane; the garden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia's most famous outback town., Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is Australia, first published in 1970, Sasek swings down under, winging his readers into Sydney, with its famous bridge and space-age Opera House; bustling, modern Melbour≠colonial Adelaide; semitropical Brisba≠the garden city of Canberra; mineral-rich Perth; and Alice Springs, Australia's most famous outback town.
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