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D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet (Discover the World) by Devin Scillian is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.
What is D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet (Discover the World) about?
What country holds the title as the world's smallest continent and yet the world's largest island? I stands for island, but one that's not too small. Our island is enormous. Just try to see it all! There's no place else quite like it; that is clearly true. Australia is a continent, but it's an island, too. Originally founded as a penal colony, Australia has long been known for its contrasts (think: wild outback and sophisticated Sydney Opera House). Accompanied by vibrant colorful artwork, D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet captures the spirit of this proud country and its many treasures, natural and man-made. Visit spectacular Sydney Harbor, try your hand as a jackaroo working a sheep station, or just sit back and enjoy a Vegemite sandwich. Below the starry night glitter of the Southern Cross constellation, Australia's "down under" wonders shine brightly. Devin Scillian is an award-winning author and Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist. His books with Sleeping Bear Press include the national bestseller A is for America: An American Alphabet. Devin lives in Michigan and anchors the news for WDIV-TV in Detroit. Geoff Cook has been illustrating for 35 years. His career be
Who reads D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet (Discover the World)?
It is typically read by young readers, and the parents and educators who guide them.
Common subject areas: juvenile, young adult.
- Author
- Devin Scillian
- Publisher
- Cherry Lake Publishing;Sleeping Bear Press
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781585364459
- Category
- children's
- Subjects
- History, Children'S, Literary Fiction
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (26 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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