Nightlife

Name: Nightlife
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922081117
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By Sandra Kendell

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As daylight fades and twilight reaches, here creep and flutter hidden creatures. Australia is home to more nocturnal animals than most other countries. Come on a journey across our landscapes and discover the vibrancy and diversity of the nightlife! Read More

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Description

As daylight fades and twilight reaches, here creep and flutter hidden creatures.

Australia is home to more nocturnal animals than most other countries. Come on a journey across our landscapes and discover the vibrancy and diversity of the nightlife!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922081117

Publisher: Windy Hollow Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Windy Hollow Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sandra Kendell

About the Author

Sandra Kendell has won an award for her contribution to education children about our environment. Sandra lives in Darwin. Her previous books include, Saltie Mumma, Green Tree Frogs, Quoll and The Bushwalk.

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