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Desert Lake

The Story of Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
By Pamela Freeman
Series: Nature Storybooks
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In Desert Lake by Pamela Freeman, children explore the environment of a normally dry salt lake in Australia that comes alive during rare periods of rain. This vibrant story teaches kids about the delicate balance of nature and the transformations that occur when water returns to the land, highlighting the biodiversity of the Australian outback.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the wonders of nature and enjoy exploring vibrant ecosystems through the eyes of engaging characters. It beautifully showcases the transformation of an arid desert into a bustling oasis, offering a captivating glimpse into the magic of life cycles and nature's resilience. Ideal for young readers with a curiosity about the natural world and its mysteries.

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Desert Lake

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It's raining up north and soon everything will change for the desert lake. Desert Lake is now in paperback!

The dry salt bed of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre shimmers in the desert heat. But far up north, the rains have come. Water is flooding into empty riverbeds and swirling down towards the lake. Soon everything will change.

A wonderful new addition to the acclaimed and award-winning Nature Storybook series, which provides memorable reading experiences, combining narrative and factual forms.

Series: Nature Storybooks

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Desert Lake is praised for its captivating blend of text and illustrations, vividly presenting the natural phenomenon of Lake Eyre's transformation. It's seen as an educational and visually stunning resource that leaves a strong impression on readers, making it suitable for children and adults interested in Australian landscapes and climate events. The book is recommended for its thoughtful depiction of the outback and the life-giving rains, capturing the awe-inspiring changes in the environment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760650384

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liz Anelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pamela Freeman Series: Nature Storybooks

About the Author

Pamela Freeman is an award-winning author who has also worked as a freelance business and technical writer. Pamela’s work ranges from picture books to adult novels and she is best known for her Floramonde series of fantasy novels. The Castings Trilogy is Pamela’s highly successful fantasy series for adults published by Hachette Australia. In addition to this, she teaches creative writing to adults at the Australian Writers’ Centre. Victor’s Challenge won the 2009 Aurealis Award for Best Children’s Short Fiction/Illustrated Work/Picture Book and was a Notable Book in the Younger Readers Category, CBCA Awards, 2010. Mary's Australia was shortlisted for the 2015 CBCA Eve Pownall Award. For more information about Pamela and her books, please visit her website: www.pamelafreemanbooks.com

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