Kate and her brother Sam have enjoyed spending school holidays on their grandparents' farm. On their last day they discover a beautiful blue egg. What happens next is amazing.

How many native birds and animals can you find in the story? Go to the Just for Kids page for the answers and more wildlife activities

Waterwise 2008
www.rigby.com.au (Blueprints series)

You know that water is vital for life on planet Earth, but did you know that the same water is continually being recycled around the Earth?

This book is filled with lots of amazing stories, poems, facts and a play called 'Go With the Flow'.

New Beginnings (2007)
www.rigby.com.au (Blueprints series)

Aboriginal people have been living on the Australian continent for more than 40 000 years. Listen to ancient Dreamtime stories, read about Australia's early explorers and meet some of the convict children aboard the First Fleet and find out why they were sent to Australia.

Machines (2007)
www.rigby.com.au (Blueprints series)

Inside the Castle Walls
Barrie Publishing Ltd www.barriepublishing.com.au 2001
Illustrated by Tracie Grimwood, Xianhyi Mo and Jingwen Wang

The secrets of a castle are revealed - from the moat to the dungeon to a knight's armour or design your own coat of arms. Published as part of the Scooter series.

Gone Feral (2002)
Barrie Publishing Ltd. www.barriepublishing.com.au
Illustrations from photo libraries

Interesting facts about introduced species that have gone feral. Rabbits, foxes and cane toads are just a few that have gone feral. PUblished as part of the Australian History series.

Co-edited by Margaret Warner and June Keir, the stories and poems in the anthology were submitted by graduates of the Greypath Creative Writing Course and the editors.

"Max and Friends' includes three stories in colour on CD. 'Max and Friends', 'Where Do You Live?' and ' Having Fun' are interesting stories about familiar topics with repetition of vocab to develop reading confidence. The stories are especially suitable for beginner readers, children with learning difficulties and ESL students. The workbook consolidates reading skills and helps children gain confidence, with parental help.

Co-edited by Margaret Warner and June Keir, the stories and poems in this anthology were submitted by graduates of the Greypath Creative Writing Course and the editors.

Max and Friends Book 2 Pets and Pals (2007)
Aussie Notes www.jennysclassroom.com.au
Illustrated by Carolyn McMurtrie

The familiar characters in Book 1 are continued in this series with three stories about pets -'Max and Jess', 'Emma and Bluey' and 'Jack, Bart and Bert'. Repetition of vocab introduced in Book 1 combined with new vocab encourages reading confidence. Stories are in colour on CD and the workbook provides practice to consolidate reading skills and encourage reading confidence, with parent help.

Families from all over the world have made Australia their home. This is a topic book for the new Rigby Blueprints series unit 1 'Families in Focus'.

Celebrations (2007)
www.rigby.com.au
Illustrations from photo libraries

Celebrations are held for many different reasons, from birthdays to weddings. This is a topic book Celebrations for the new Rigby Blueprints literacy series unit 1 'Families in Focus'.

Come on Aussie! (2007)
www.rigby.com.au (Blueprints series)
Illustrations by Connah Brecon.

Have you ever heard the saying 'bring a plate'? Do you know what a 'dog's breakfast' is? There are many interesting things to learn about how Australian people speak. Find out more when you 'have a Captain Cook' at this book. It's bonzer!

A Healthy Life (2007)
www.rigby.com.au (Blueprints series)
Illustrated by Xiangi Moi & Dee Texidor

Here's a nutty fact - did you know that our muscles are 75% water? No wonder our legs sometimes feel like jelly! Look inside this book to find out lots more facts like t his, plus plenty of good tips for staying healthy.

Aussies are famous for their' tall tales'. Read about Jessie the blue heeler, smarter than the average dog who 'saves the day' in the very tall tale 'Smart as Paint'.

COMING SOON 2008

Climate Change (Blueprints series)
Energy Choices (Blueprints series)
Caring for the Environment (Blueprints series)
Pushing the Boundaries (Blueprints series)
Exploring the Unknown (Blueprints series)
What Goes UP (Teachers 4 Teachers Blue series)
Ads and Fads (Teachers 4 Teachers Blue series)