Search Results : "circle"
Total Results : 33
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2444 : Adventures of Sir Roderick the not-very brave, The by O'Loghlin, James Roderick doesn't want to be a knight. When Queen Emily sends her knights on a grand quest, Sir Roderick wants to stay behind. Reluctantly, he ventures forth beyond the Forest of Gilderang (filled with fearsome creatures) to the Circle of Mountains, home to giant cockroaches. En route, he meets an invisible girl, a talking bear and the most famous sorcerer in the land. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
7-9 booklist
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582912 : Artemis Fowl: The Arctic incident graphic novel 2 by Colfer, Eoin & Donkin, Andrew & Rigano, Giovanni (ill) & Lamanna, Paolo (ill) Artemis Fowl has always resented going to school, preferring instead to plot his next crime. So when the young criminal genius learns that his father is being held prisoner by the Russian Mafiya, he cuts class and braves the sub-zero temperatures of the Arctic Circle to rescue him. 7-9 booklist |
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6759 : Beware, the snowman by Stine, R L Sherpia is a cold, cold place. It is a tiny village on the edge of the Arctic Circle, and there is lots of snow. When Jaclyn moves into Sherpia, she soon finds that it's not just the snow that freezes the blood in Sherpia. 5-6 booklist |
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587871 : Catch a falling star by McKinlay, Meg It's 1979 and the sky is falling. Skylab, that is. Somewhere high above Frankie Avery, one of the world's first space stations is tumbling to Earth. And rushing back with it are old memories. Things twelve-year-old Frankie thought she'd forgotten. Things her mum won't talk about, and which her little brother Newt never knew. Only ... did he? Does he? Because as Skylab circles closer, Newt starts acting strangely. And while the world watches the sky, Frankie keeps her own eyes on Newt. Because if anyone's going to keep him safe, it's her. It always has been. But maybe this is something bigger than splinters and spiders and sleepwalking. Maybe a space station isn't the only thing heading straight for calamity. 7-9 booklist |
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34385 : Circle by Baker, Jeannie Each year, bar-tailed godwits undertake the longest migration of any bird. They fly from Australia and New Zealand to their breeding grounds in the Arctic, and then back again. The godwits follow invisible pathways that have been followed for thousands of years, while braving hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination. 5-6 booklist |
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7313 : Circle: Shapes trilogy by Barnett, Mac & Klassen, Jon (ill) This book is about Circle. This book is also about Circle's friends Triangle and Square. When they all play hide-and-seek, Circle makes a rule. But, when Triangle breaks that rule, Circle has to rescue him. K-2 booklist |
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11951 : Cold fire by Pierce, Tamora Daja, a smith-mage, and her teacher spend the winter in Kugisko. A series of fires suggest the work of an arsonist and Daja is impressed by the heroic efforts of the firefighter, Bennet; but Daja's world is about to be turned upside-down. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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7976 : EJ12 girl hero: true light by McFarlane, Susannah Somewhere, far north in the Arctic Circle, evil agency, Shadow, has set up a money-forging laboratory. It plans to make copies of every currency in the world. Shadow must be stopped but there is no trace of the laboratory. Only when Special Agent EJ12 remembers her first mission in the Arctic Circle will she find the key to unlock the mystery. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
3-4 booklist
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6599 : First shapes in buildings by Lane, Penny Ann Features twelve buildings from around the world to show two and three-dimensional shapes such as the circle, square, rectangle, cube, pyramid and cylinder. This inventive book provides an introduction to finding shapes in real-life buildings and will inspire children to appreciate some of the world's great buildings. Topics /
K-2 Numeracy /
K-2 booklist
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723922 : Go with the flow by Williams, Lily & Schneemann, Karen After a somewhat disastrous first day in a new high school, Sasha finds herself in the tight and caring friendship circle with Abby, Brit and Christine. Together they form a tight and supportive unit. The girls become united in their frustration at the lack of sanitary products in their school bathrooms, and the lack of interest in their call for support. Rallied by Abby, the girls try to get their cause noticed, but it might go a little too far. 7-9 booklist |
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751182 : Last bear, The by Gold, Hannah & Pinfold, Levi (ill) April has a once in a lifetime chance to spend six months in the Arctic circle with her scientist father and no one else. She hopes this time alone with her father will help reconnect them after the sad death of her mother, but the work of a climate scientist in an age of melting ice caps is never ending. Bear Island has not had a polar bear in decades due to the loss of ice, but as April finds herself wandering further and further on the island, she meets an unlikely, unhealthy and unforgettable new friend. Topics /
Environment/sustainability /
5-6 booklist
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2753 : Magic steps by Pierce, Tamora Fourteen year old Sandry, a weaving mage, discovers that a young boy has magical powers and begins training him. Together they fight the terror of assassins using 'unmagic' and are drawn into a world of murder and violence. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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782157 : Main Abija / My Grandad by Rogers, Karen A tribute to a much-loved grandfather, celebrating First Nations Australian culture, country and the circle of life. Told in Kriol and English. 'This book has the memories I had of my grandfather from when I was small until he left us. He taught me many things about culture and country. I'm happy to pass this story on to my family and to put it in this book.' Topics /
Aboriginal content /
Year 3 easy reads /
Australian author/Illustrator /
Year 4 easy reads /
3-4 booklist
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2873 : Millicent by Baker, Jeannie Every day at the same time, Millicent walks through Hyde Park. She never speaks to anyone, but the park pigeons expect her. When they see her, they make a sweeping circle above the place where she always stops. Millicent's dream is to find enough feathers on the ground to eventually make herself a feather coat, hat, bag and shoes. This wordless story is told through magnificent collages. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
K-2 booklist
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578320 : Out of sight, out of time by Carter, Ally The last thing Cammie Morgan remembers is leaving the Gallagher Academy to protect her friends and family from the Circle of Cavan-an ancient terrorist organization that has been hunting her for over a year. But when Cammie wakes up in an alpine convent and discovers that months have passed, she must face the fact that her memory is now a black hole. The only traces left of Cammie's summer vacation are the bruises on her body and the dirt under her nails, and all she wants is to go home. Once she returns to school, however, Cammie realizes that even the Gallagher Academy now holds more questions than answers. Cammie, her friends, and mysterious spy-guy Zach must face their most difficult challenge yet as they travel to the other side of the world, hoping to piece together the clues that Cammie left behind. It's a race against time. The Circle is hot on their trail and willing stop at nothing to prevent Cammie from remembering what she did last summer. 7-9 booklist |
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6623 : Picture atlas, The by Holland, Simon & Calder, Jill (ill) Explore the world by looking not only at borders, mountains, rivers, seas and oceans, but by discovering the natural wonders of the world, historical artefacts, amazing animals, fascinating cultures and much more. From the freezing Arctic Circle with its powerful orca whales, to the amazing Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, learn, explore and be amazed by the wonders of the world. 3-4 booklist |
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15423 : Polar lands by Hynes, Margaret The most remarkable place on earth has an incredible diversity of animals and plant life. Meet the people who live inside the Arctic Circle and the scientists who work in Antarctica. Information about both poles and why they must be conserved. Topics /
Environment/sustainability /
3-4 booklist
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36815 : Pookie Aleera is not my boyfriend by Herrick, Steven In a country town, the kids in class 6A tell their stories. Mick, school captain and sometimes trouble-maker, wants to make the school a better place, while brother Jacob just wants to fly. Shy Laura hopes to fit in with a circle of friends, while Pete struggles to deal with his grandpa's sudden death. Selina obsesses over class comedian Cameron, while Cameron obsesses over Anzac biscuits and Pookie Aleera - whoever that is. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
5-6 booklist
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8014 : Shapes at play by Borando, Silvia Squares, triangles and circles - let's play. We might even make a brand-new shape. Topics /
K-2 Numeracy /
K-2 booklist
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11952 : Shatterglass by Pierce, Tamora Kethlun Warder is a journeyman glass-blower mage with rare and uncontrolled lightning magic powers. Several mage combine their powers to try to solve a murder in this mystery fantasy. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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22994 : Square by Barnett, Mac & Klassen, Jon (ill) Every day, Square brings a block out of his cave and pushes it up a steep hill. This is his work. When Circle floats by, she declares Square a genius, a sculptor! "This is a wonderful statue," she says. "It looks just like you!" But now Circle wants a sculpture of her own, a circle! Will the genius manage to create one? Even accidentally? K-2 booklist |
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971937 : Stars and smoke by Lu, Marie Winter Young is a global pop sensation. Everybody wants tickets to see him. That's why a top-secret government organisation thinks he'll make the perfect spy. His target is infamous business tycoon and bad guy Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy Sydney - and she is convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. Usually read by students in years 9, 10, or above. Topics /
Gender identity /
9plus booklist
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5850 : Street magic by Pierce, Tamora Briar, a plant mage, accompanies his teacher to a barren land to help the farmers. While there he discovers the magical potential of a street urchin. Together, they fight rival street gangs and a wicked, noble woman. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. 9plus booklist |
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398 : Sword and the circle, The by Sutcliff, Rosemary The beautifully written retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. 7-9 booklist |
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25840 : This is Captain Cook by McCartney, Tania & Booth, Christina (ill) Join Miss Batts and her class as they tell the story of Captain Cook, in a humorous and whimsical school play. The class acts out the story of Cook as a boy watching ships on the horizon, sailing to Canada, to Tahiti and on to New South Wales, as the first European to cross the Antarctic Circle. Spot the escaping chicken in each of the scenes. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
K-2 booklist
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6786 : Through the smoke by Cummings, Phil & McLean, Andrew (ill) The fire awoke like a dragon. Its flames licked the sky, and smoke veiled the sun. With a hungry crackle and an angry hiss, the cruel beast circled, trapping them. Until, through the smoke, knights appeared. Through the Smoke tells the story of three kids, their imagination and a frightening fire in the Australian bush. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
3-4 booklist
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120135 : Tigerfin and the ferry children by Bartlett, Maureen & Bailey, Shona (ill) Children on board Captain Harry's dolphin cruiser eagerly watch for bottlenose dolphins swimming alongside the ferry, shooting out of the water and making dolphin circles. Tigerfin just can't do the circles despite practising over and over. But, Tigerfin discovers that he has another talent that the children will want to see. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
3-4 booklist
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26338 : United we spy by Carter, Ally Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organisation called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her. Now the spy girls and Zach must track down the Circle's elite members to stop them before they implement a master plan that will change Cammie -- and her country -- forever. 7-9 booklist |
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587904 : War and resistance by Masson, Sophie In joining the Hitler Youth, Dieter finds belonging with other young men, and escape from his proud step father. Sasha and her family, having moved with her family from Sydney to France so her father can report on the war, find themselves under rule by the surging German army. Both have secrets to keep on the complex playing field of war and resistance, but as these two characters circle closer to each other, they need to decide if trust is possible. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
7-9 booklist
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593295 : Watch this! by Godwin, Jane & Orpin, Beci & Walker, Hilary Can you make a circle with your arms? Or a triangle with your fingers? If we work together, we can make a rectangle, or even a pyramid. We can make lots and lots of shapes- just watch this! Topics /
K-2 Numeracy /
K-2 booklist
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33743 : Way of the sword, The by Bradford, Chris 1612. One year of training in samurai school and Jack is in real trouble. He is struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three which tests courage, skill and spirit to the limit. At the same time, Jack is caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang. Also he knows his deadly rival could strike at any moment. 7-9 booklist |
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19020 : Written portraits by Forming circles Written Portraits is a national writing competition that showcases young Australian writing, providing young writers with the opportunity to express inner feelings and emotions associated with being a teenager. The theme of this anthology is portrait at home. The short stories in this powerful anthology are all written by teenagers who are from a range of backgrounds. Each story expresses the sense of belonging or displacement to home, place or others. Usually read by students in Years 9, 10 or above. Topics /
Australian author/Illustrator /
9plus booklist
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4932 : Young magicians and the thieves' almanac, The by Mohammed, Nick Zack, Sophie, Johnny and Alex have their holiday all planned, they want to learn about card tricks and picking locks at the world famous Magic Circle Club. Suddenly their plans vanish in a puff of smoke when they have to deal with a difficult club president, a stagehand ghost and a crime right under their noses. Join these young magicians as they step inside an adventure that may or may not involve the search for a secret book and a set of impossible crimes. 5-6 booklist |