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Australia

(4) K-3 Continents series. The slight, somewhat choppy text gives an introduction to Australia, touching on geography, climate, landscape, animals, and people, and comparing the cities to the countryside. Clear, well-captioned photographs and maps support the text. "Fast facts" tell about the continent's highest mountains, longest rivers, and other interesting tidbits ("There are about eight times as many sheep as people in Australia"). Reading list. Glos., ind.

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