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For the first time ever the stories of 'Badge' Lorenny and his adventures in the Tasmanian bush are collected in a single volume.'… it is a book that can be read again and more extracted at every reading. It can open new pathways and new realms of experience as enjoyment increases for the young reader.' -JUNIOR BOOKSHELF on Tiger in the BushTiger in the Bush - winner of the Australian Children's Book of the Year! For eleven-year-old Badge the world is bounded by the high ridges that enclose his valley home, deep in the heart of Tasmania. He delights in the wild life that surround him, and cares little for the world Outside. But one day visitors arrive from Outside-Russ, a splendid cousin from America, and his friend Dr Heftman, who have come to study the local natural history: and they bring a new interest into Badge's life. He had once been shown one of the country's rarest animals, the nearly extinct Tasmanian tiger, coming to a pool to drink: and he had promised never to reveal its whereabouts. But, carried away by admiration of his cousin he tells the secret: and then faces a terrible dilemma, for now Russ will want to carry the rare animal away from the free life of the wilds into captivity. Against a wonderfully vivid portrayal of the Tasmanian bush, Nan Chauncy has set a compelling story, peopled with vigorously drawn characters and deeply expressive of her own great love for wild animals and life in the open air.Devils' Hill Badge is delighted when an epidemic of whooping cough prevents his having to start his much dreaded first term at school-away from the life he knows and loves in his Tasmanian valley home. When it is arranged that his cousin Sam shall come and stay with him he looks forward with joy to having a friend at last. But Sam does not take easily to the rough and simple life that Badge and his family lead; his visit seems likely to be a bitter disappointment and failure. Then an exciting discovery is made. Tracks are found of a heifer that had wandered away and been lost in the wilds some time ago, and they all set off on her trail: Dad and Liddle-ma, Sam and his two sisters, and of course, Badge. It is a thrilling expedition, leading them deep into the wilds of unexplored mountains; and in the course of it, Sam learns to pull his weight and to share in the joys of life in the open. When the prospect of school looms again, Badge can face it happily, for his friend will be with him.

Wild horses and wild outlaws. Horse-thieves and "bobbies and bushies". What youngster does not love them?Though he adheres to his fidelity of detail in depicting the lives and habits of the brumbies -- the wild horses of outback Australia -- the author really gets going after Blackie the Brumby is captured and tamed. He is stolen by bushrangers, takes part in their notorious doings, gives a helping hand (or hoof) to the police and, with a hilarious boy character named "Jonah", takes a leading part in the final overthrow of the gang.

The story of a Red Kangaroo and his adventures on the great plains of the west. A book full of thrills for the children, and one of great educational value.Those who remember "King of the Ranges" will find this story of a Red kangaroo just as good as its famous predecessor. It is full of wholesome adventure and includes much about our native animals that Australian children ought to know.Like Joey, the Range King, Arunga the Red Emperor, is no ordinary kangaroo. In comradeship with a grey friend, he has some startling and amusing adventures.

Dasyure, the tiger cat, was a handsome youngster: brown body and tail spotted over in white, he lived quietly with his mother and sister in a secluded hollow log.This is the story of the young tiger cat's coming-of-age: of his first groping steps towards manhood after his mother's death, and how he learned to fend for himself in an unkind, uncaring world. Like many human beings, Dasyure was a shy fellow. In his habits he resembled a burglar, coming out to work only when night closed over the bush.However, unlike the burglar, he was both brave and bold; would take on a creature whom he had no chance of beating, so pugnacious was his nature. In the story, Dasyure is both hero and villain, but as the author says: "You must have a kindly feeling towards him as a fellow-Australian. Tiger Cats, Native Cats and the rest of the Dasyuri­dae family do a great deal of useful work in keeping down vermin, from mice to rabbits."And, like every good Australian, Das­yure is entitled to a 'fair go'-as is every one of the very wonderful and useful native animals in this great land of ours."

Carefully modelled after the description of a Book of Centuries featured in The Parents' Review Vol 34, 1923 p 720-724, this book of centuries includes pages for mapwork, a page per century and, in an addition to the described book an extra spread for the 21st century.

After completing her history of England, Our Island Story, H.E. Marshall received a letter from a young lady in the United States asking her to write the history of her country. This Country of Ours is the result. It tells the story of the United States from the discovery by the Vikings and Columbus right through to the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, conveniently broken into the following sections- Stories of Explorers and Pioneers Stories of Virginia Stories of New England Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies Stories of the French in America Stories of the Struggle for Liberty Stories of the United States Under the ConstitutionThis edition is complete and unabridged and includes all the original images in full colour.

Presented with all the original illustrations as they appeared in the initial publication.When Peter Rabbit joins in with Old Mother Nature's "classroom" chats he learns all about the animals who share the Green Meadows and Forest with him. In these lessons Peter learns about animals both big and small, from near and far, like the Hare, but also creatures like the Flying Squirrel, Grizzly Bear, Otter, Fox, Armadillo and many more.This collection of stories has thrilled generations of readers. Not only a charming introduction to the orders of animals in North America, but also a great study in how they relate to each other.

Peter Rabbit learns about his avian friends in this classic nature book. As he learns about each bird we discover their traits; what they eat, how they nest, and how they relate to their other cousins.This edition is complete with every color image from the original.