Outback Odyssey (Adventures Of Riley) (Hardcover)

~ Amanda Lumry (Author), Laura Hurwitz (Author)

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Product Description

Riley, Cousin Alice, Aunt Martha, and Uncle Max visit the Australian Outback where they research the local koala population, which has scattered and shrunk due to increased drought, brush fires, and farming in the Outback. While staying at a working sheep station, they see kangaroos, a platypus, Ayers Rock, and much more. Riley becomes an official Jackaroo (Australian cowboy) and helps save the sheep from a wild dingo, but can he find a way to save the koalas and the Outback?

About the Author

AMANDA LUMRY is from Bellevue, Washington. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University after studying photography in the Visual Environmental Studies department. LAURA HURWITZ lives in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a major in English.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545068452
• ISBN-13: 978-0545068451
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #239,565 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Calling all Jackaroos and Jillaroos!, September 1, 2009

By	Tresmom - See all my reviews

Our family loves going on adventures with Riley and this one was no exception. Riley visits a sheep station in the Australian outback and sees firsthand how the destruction of the eucalyptus trees have led to dwindling koala population.

As usual this books covers beautiful blend of photography and illustration along with animal facts presented by real scientists. This series is a must have for every nature loving kid.