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Most Referenced Works
Awards for Works
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Mahogany the Mystery Glider
Queensland
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Greater Glider
,
1999
Z835117
1999
single work
single work
non-fiction
information book
children's
children's
The Mahogany Glider is a rare species of glider which was missing for 106 years before being rediscovered in a swamp in North Queensland.
- 2000 joint winner The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Picture Book
- 2000 commended Whitley Awards — Children's Book — Educational
- 2000 winner Educational Publishing Awards Australia — Primary — Single Title
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The Wombat Who Talked to the Stars : The Journal of a Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Maleny
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Greater Glider
,
1997
Z833558
1997
single work
non-fiction
children's
The northern hairy-nosed wombat, a critically endangered species, is found in one colony in north-west Queensland, Australia, consisting of about sixty-five individuals. Jill Morris tells the history of the species from the point of view of a 25 year old male wombat, with sensitive, colourful illustrations by Sharon Dye. Members of the northern hairy-nosed wombat recovery team have assisted in the development of this important book, produced at a crucial time for the survival of these precious animals.
- 1997 winner Educational Publishing Awards Australia — Primary — Single Title
- 1997 commended Whitley Awards — Best Children's Book
- 1998 shortlisted The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature — Picture Book
- 1998 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
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