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Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage"--Amazon.com.
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Why did the so-called "Cannibal Isles" of the Western Pacific fascinate Europeans for so long? Spanning three centuries-from Captain James Cook's death on a Hawaiian beach in 1779 to the end of World War II in 1945-this book considers the category of "the savage" in the context of British Empire in the Western Pacific, reassessing the conduct of Islanders and the English-speaking strangers who encountered them. Sensationalized depictions of Melanesian...
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As a "Sea Hunter" and host, with novelist Clive Cussler, for the new National Geographic International television series, join Delgado as the team searches for, discovers and explores, among others, the wrecks of RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued Titanic's survivors; Mary Celeste, the infamous "ghost ship" found sailing alone without a soul aboard, in the mid-Atlantic in 1872; Vrouw Maria, a perfectly preserved Dutch cargo ship of 1771, discovered...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 The town of Rabaul, located on New Britain Island in the Bismarck Archipelago, boasts one of the finest harbors in the Pacific. Its numerous deepwater anchorages are ringed by rugged mountains, with a relatively narrow passage in the southeast quadrant that opens to the sea.
#2 The first known European to sail completely around New Britain was William Dampier,...
6) Return to Oz
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English
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Return to Ozby John Brown
Return to Oz, details the experiences of a young pom and the way he adapts to his new life style `Down-Under'; his untimely return to the UK, and how as a mature adult, he makes his long awaited voyage of re-discovery!
For those looking for an alternative to Bill Bryson's 'Down Under' travel writing, we can recommend John Brown's 'Return To Oz'. The book details his return to Oz, re-visiting places from his youth and how...
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Thinking about moving to New Zealand?The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It's also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the bottom of the South Pacific ocean your new home, too.But the process can be daunting....
8) The Hunter
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In his curiously named kayak, Pulbah Raider, Scott sets out to paddle the river's length, from near the headwaters high in the Barrington tops hundreds of kilometres to the Pacific Ocean at Newcastle. The river carries him through time, connecting him to the people who live and work on its banks, some doing it tough, others enjoying the good life.
As he learns, the Hunter is not just a region, it's a place that has helped to shape the nation. From...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 Australia is a difficult country to keep track of. We rarely pay attention to them, and this is strange considering they are a country that doesn't misbehave and is peaceful and good.
#2 Because we know so little about Australia, it is a country that is worth getting to know. It is the only country that began as a prison, and the only one that is also a continent.
#3...
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Deutsch
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Von der Grenze New South Wales im Süden bis zum Südlichen Wendekreis bei Rockhampton im Norden stellt dieser außergewöhnliche Reiseführer 50 Destinationen abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade im Süden Queenslands vor. Es geht in feuchte Regenwälder, trockene Halbwüsten, tiefe Schluchten, auf hohe Berge und an traumhafte Strände. Besonders Naturliebhaber werden in den zahlreichen vorgestellten Nationalparks auf ihre Kosten kommen und einmalige...
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Australien gilt als Traumziel für viele. Wer zum ersten Mal nach Down Under reist, der hakt oftmals die typischen Touristenziele ab: Sydney, die Blue Mountains, den Uluru, die Great Ocean Road und das Great Barrier Reef. Doch Australien hat noch weitaus mehr zu bieten. Allein der Bundesstaat New South Wales, in dem Sydney liegt, ist mit über 800.000 Quadratkilometern mehr als doppelt so groß wie Deutschland. Trotzdem leben keine acht Millionen...
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Eigentlich wollten sie nur mal weg von allem! Einen Traum verwirklichen und einfach mal losziehen. Sich eine Auszeit gönnen. Nur wo? Holland und Ostwestfalen-Lippe kennen sie schon. Warum dann nicht ans andere Ende der Welt? Auszeit! Drei Monate reist ein ganz normales Ehepaar um die Vierzig mit einem alten Camper, zwei Rucksäcken und einem Malkoffer durch Neuseeland. Dabei lernen sie das Land der langen weißen Wolke mit seiner wechselhaften Geschichte...
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Der Reiseführer, mittlerweile in 2. Auflage erschienen, gibt aus erster Hand einen umfassenden Einblick in die wunderbare Art des Camperreisens in Australien. Angehende, aber auch erfahrene Wohnmobil-Urlauber erhalten darin Infos und Tipps zu folgenden Themen: • Straßenverhältnisse & Verkehrsregeln • Camper-Fahrzeugtypen & Vermieter • Kauf- und Mietbedingungen • Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten • Camping-Alltag & Streckenplanung Deutlich...
14) Australia
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Everything you need for a successful Australian vacation―in one intelligent guide. The Australian dollar has in recent years plunged in value against the U.S. dollar making Australia far more accessible than it has been in years. To keep up with the changes the new currency situation has brought about, we've turned once again to Lee Mylne. Based in Brisbane (the third most populous city in Australia), Mylne has been an Australian travel journalist...
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Español
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Cuarenta y ocho días y 7.566 kilómetros. Un viaje para descubrir nuestras antípodas. "Nueva Zelanda, ¿el último paraíso?" invita a explorar el territorio más joven del planeta, un paraíso natural que durante siglos solo fue habitado por aves.
El estrecho de Cook no solo separa geográficamente la Isla Norte de la Isla Sur, cada una de ellas es un viaje distinto. Partiendo desde Auckland hasta Christchurch, el relato se basa en un road trip...
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Australien ist das beliebteste Reiseland für Work & Travel – mehr als 20.000 Deutsche folgen jedes Jahr dem Ruf der großen Freiheit. Und bald bist auch du einer von ihnen! Es gibt wohl kaum eine bessere Möglichkeit, Reisen it Jobben zu finanzieren und dabei völlig ungezwungen zu sein. Doch wie funktioniert Work & Travel eigentlich genau, was solltest du vor Abreise alles organisieren und welche Jobs bzw. Unterkünfte erwarten dich Down Under?...
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Vom Südlichen Wendekreis bei Rockhampton bis zum Cape York im Norden stellt dieser außergewöhnliche Reiseführer 50 Destinationen abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade im Norden Queenslands vor. Es geht zu den besten Tauchplätzen am Great Barrier Reef, auf einsame Inseln, durch üppigen Regenwald und karge Savanne bis ins trockene Outback. Naturfreunde werden traumhafte Nationalparks entdecken, die selbst Einheimische kaum kennen, und einer exotischen...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Sydney is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Splash about at Bondi Beach, enjoy a concert at the famous Sydney Opera House and amble through the Royal Botanic Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Sydney and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Sydney:
• Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Hobart is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the Salamanca Market's delights, climb the imposing Kunanyi/Mt Wellington and relax in a sunny beer garden; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Hobart and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Hobart:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication...
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Te Rii ni Banaba - backbone of Banaba, is a history of Banaba, situated in the Central Pacific, once known as Ocean Island. By recording genealogies, myths, legends, customs, culture, magic rituals and the long-kept secrets of the Te Aka clan reveals the uniqueness of Banaban identity. The arrival of the I-Matang (Europeans), beachcombers, blackbirders, whalers, missionaries, and the miners in 1900, with the discovery of phosphate (guano) and a heartbreaking...
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