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We looked out the window at the Swan River. In other countries we would hunt down the local river or waterway to walk, experiencing river life. Right in front of us was a spectacular river, the heart of Perth. We walked from Fremantle to Guildford and back to Fremantle. It was 100kms and took us 11 days. During Covid, while not being able to travel further afield, we looked out over the Swan River and hit on an idea. As there is over 100kms of trails along the Swan River, we put on our hiking boots and off we went. Although we live on the river, there are so many parts of it that we don't know about. We love exploring places on foot and much of the Swan River is lined with walking and cycling trails. It is also a fun way of exercising and enjoying the outdoors.What we learnt while walking the swan river, is how many special places there are along the route. There are narrow sections of tannin-stained deep water, wide estuaries with white sandy beaches, and suburban parks for river side picnics. We learnt about the how the indigenous people lived along the river and its important to their lifestyle. We learnt about the early days of settlement and how Perth grew around the river. We realised that the Swan River is a very special place that we need to look after and an asset to Perth. Whether sailing, fishing, kayaking, picnicking, swimming, water-skiing, watching drone shows and fireworks, touring the Swan Valley wineries, going to the zoo or watching the sunset, it is place where we come together as friends and as community. Whether you live north or south of the river, it remains the centre of our city.

Through this book young students will learn about the way spring changes how people, plants and animals behave and the sorts of weather patterns this season brings. This book is part of an essential series full of simple and interesting facts about the different seasons. The books also contain important information on how climate change affects the seasons. Special features include: - a seasons cycle chart - a seasons calendar - a world map showing the different climate zonesSpring also

Junior, primary.

How often do you get the chance to meet outback people and find out about their daily lives and the work they do? The authors of the Outback Australia series have driven thousands of kilometres to meet, spend time with and record in words and photographs the daily lives of six families living in remote areas of Australia: this is one.

Author Gail Arroita, in her 'Let's Do Life' children's book series uses rhythmic text and endearing after-life characters to depict life as it is for kids growing up in the 21st century and offers life-lessons for, 'every little monster'. The issues addressed range from cyber bullying to personal finance, good manners to communication, and are purposely aimed at educating children about each specific subject. The first book in the series to be released is 'The Cloak of Courage'. In it we meet the unique after-life characters from 'Ickity Stickity Land' whose endearing personalities come alive through the artistic talent of illustrator, Ian Coate. The first of these after-life characters is Victor Vampire. Vic is both mentor and hero who offers his imaginary 'Cloak of Courage' to those being bullied. Readers also meet Zac Zombie, Skye Werewolf and Spike Skeleton who take Vic's words of wisdom and Cloak of Courage and transform heroically into courageous and strong individuals who now have self-esteem and a self-assuredness which prior to the Cloak, eluded them. The life lessons are learnt by seeing first-hand how the Ickity Stickity folk such as Vic, Zac, Skye and Spike tackle the same everyday issues human kiddies encounter. Children form a relatedness to each of the characters for they see a part of themselves sharing the same concerns, hopes, fears and joy that the Ickity Stickity kids experience, and learn how to deal with them in the same way they do.Bullying is the predominate theme which 'The Cloak of Courage' addresses. We witness the victimization of Zac, Skye and Spike as they each deal with being bullied for simply being who they are. Wearing the Cloak of Courage gave them courage. The Cloak changed the way they felt about themselves. It transformed them physically. Slumped shoulders, downcast eyes and an air of defeat transformed instantaneously to heads held high, straight backs and a confidence purposely designed to deflect the predatory advances of a bully.

"First published in 2008 by Macmillan Education Australia."

Introduces the history of photography, discusses the different types of photography, and shows the steps of how a photograph is created, from idea to photographic processing.

Originally published: South Yarrra, Australia: Macmillan Education, 2008.

Learn about how zoos keep bears, the importance of zoos, and a day in the life of a zookeeper.

Learn about how zoos keep elephants, the importance of zoos, and a day in the life of a zookeeper.