Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Author: Judith Voirst
Description: In this book, Alexander resolves to move to Australia because he is having a very bad day.
Grade Level: Pre-K+
Activity: http://www.westga.edu/~kidreach/alexanderlesson.html
Katy No-Pocket Author: Emmy Payne
Description: Katy the Kangaroo is upset because she has no pouch to carry her baby. A construction worker solves her problem.
Grade Level: 1-2
Activity: http://www.musc.edu/cando/ausdwnun/lesnpln.html
Down Under (Animal Trackers (Around the World), No. 1) Author: Tessa Paul
Description: Explore Australian animals in this detailed reference book.
Grade Level: 3+
Activity: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/23sep99/teach3.html
Walkabout Author: James Vance Marshall
Description: City Slickers crash their plane into the deserts of Australia and must learn how to survive like the Aborigines have.
Grade Level: 5+
Activity: http://www.malvern.k12.ia.us/Projects/Walkabout/lespl.htm