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Aussie Gumnuts is a series of books about a lovable group of Australian Animal friends from the bush.Nicola was inspired to write the Aussie Gumnuts series while wandering the bush garden of Camfield Estate in the hills of Roleystone in Western Australia. In these refreshingly charming stories, friendship and fun are the key to untangling mysteries and exploring the Australian bush.
Curiosity about an old legend inspires Boomeroo and his animal mates to set in search of the lost boomerang. Will they solve the mystery? Read about the fantasy adventures of the «Aussie Gumnuts» in this, the first of Nicola's beautifully illustrated books about a quirky group of animals from the Australian Bush. The Aussie Gumnuts overcome difficulties and find new friends along the way. You can also sing the song of the Aussie Gumnuts, a celebration of friendship and fun.
The author, Nicola, was born in Italy and arrived in Australia the age of two. As a child fell in love with the bush and beaches of this new country, the largest island in the world. developing an early fascination for the unusual wild-life. also loving to explore the land with its mountains of rocks,scorching sun,brilliant blue skies and tall swaying gum trees. Nicola loved the smell of eucalyptus in the wide open spaces, were one could explore. To read Nicola's stories is to share the fascination for nature and this wonderful land we call Australia.

Exciting reading for anyone with a curious mind! 'Walking one day by a golf course in Wisconsin, I was startled to hear a sharp bang as a golf ball narrowly missed my head and hit a tree. My companion cheerfully remarked, 'That could have killed you, you know.' I picked up the innocent looking little white ball and looked at it with new respect.' Prompted by this perilous experience, Brian Kaye has written a delightful and informative book on the design and behavior of different kinds of missiles from golf balls, arrows, and slingshots to comets and rockets to outer space. You'll learn about the science of tennis and find the answer to questions like why a golf ball has dimples or why a boomerang comes back. Don't miss Brian Kaye's latest, you'll be amused and amazed – and learn some physics to boot.

Lindsay, an Aboriginal elder, and Rob, a young white traveller meet in the Outback and make discoveries that may re-write Australia's history. Based on facts this story takes the reader on a journey through inner, personal landscapes and traditional Aboriginal country. Lindsay's challenge is to locate three sacred objects ( tjurunga ) that are needed to revive important ceremonies. They disappeared decades earlier and could be anywhere in the world. Through personal contacts, a website, and the help of Australia's Prime Minister he begins his journey. Why are the sacred objects so significant? Will he be able to bring them home? Rob's challenge is to find the first boomerang that came in the Dreamtime. He is inspired by Aboriginal Legends, 'cosmic timing' and reliable intuition that enables him to interpret signs which guide his search. Will he make the unprecedented discovery? Does the ancient artefact hold messages for Humanity? Time to enter the world of the First Boomerang.