AustLit

'More than 50,000 years ago, Dippy the diprotodon (di-prot-o-don) danced through the dense forest heading for his breakfast of fresh eucalyptus leaves.'

'What he didn't know was that right behind him, stalking him, was a marsupial lion wanting to make Dippy his breakfast. Who will win this battle? ...'

'Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, many large and unusual animals lived in Australia. Some lived with the dinosaurs, but many were still here 50,000 years ago when humans arrived in our land. Some have survived to become the animals we see today. But some, sadly, died out like the dinosaurs. Step into Nida Valley, where they still roam. They are waiting to tell you all about themselves.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kate's in trouble. Her best friend has moved to Canada, her favourite teacher's leaving, she's bullied at school,her dad's never home and things are about to get worse. Evil guys are chasing her. Have they mistaken her for someone else? Has she got something they want? All she knows is she's running. Luckily the dog she rescues is a lifesaver and a creepy looking street kid has become her friend. She also discovers that when you have no maps or GPS, Frida Kahlo is about as good a guide as you can get.' (Publication summary)

'Uncle Eddie‘s day is full of hungry hippos, sunbaking crocs and killer bees.

'Follow his adventures as ranger of an African national park in Uncle Eddie and the Hippos and Uncle Eddie and the Croc.

'Having dealt with the hippos Uncle Eddie finds a whole new problem on his doorstep - a sun bathing crocodile!'(Publication summary)

'Uncle Eddie‘s day is full of hungry hippos, sunbaking crocs and killer bees. Follow his adventures as ranger of an African national park in Uncle Eddie and the Hippos and Uncle Eddie and the Croc.

'The grass in front of Uncle Eddie‘s hut is too high but when he tries to cut it himself he just cuts his hand instead.

'After visiting the local chief, Uncle Eddie comes up with the perfect solution...or so he thinks!' (Publication summary)

'Lots of families have parents who work away from home.  When Dad works in Antarctica for a year, this family keep in touch by e-mail, digital photos and other ways. Fiction, but factually based due to Hazel's Antarctic expedition experience with the Australian Antarctic Division at Casey station.

'Antarctic vehicles, wildlife and family 'keeping in touch' rituals are accurately drawn by illustrator Kevin Burgemeestre . Also a useful source for students studying Antarctica.'  (Publication summary)

'Sam's gran is a school principal, but she used to be a rock star. Sam's not really that interested until Gran's old band, the Travellers, comes to town ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Daniel's sister Katrina has some friends staying for a sleepover. Daniel is jealous - why should they have all the fun? Squeals of laughter come from his sister's bedroom. Wouldn't it be fun to scare them!' (Publication summary)