Australia Crate
In this Atlas Crate, you can make a hopping kangaroo, craft a coral reef, and explore Australia!
"People call Australia "the lucky country" — and we're super lucky to visit it!"
Explore:
- Hopping Kangaroo
- Coral Reef
- Uluru
Fun Facts
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- The echidna, or spiny anteater, is one of Earth's oldest surviving species. These shy and solitary creatures can be found throughout Australia. They are among the few types of mammals that give birth by laying eggs. Once they hatch, echidna babies are called "puggles"!
Wildlife: Echidna
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- What would you like on your toast this morning — jam? Honey? A thin spread of vegetables and brewer's yeast extract? If you picked the third option, chances are you're Australian. Vegemite is a salty, dark brown paste that is incredibly popular Down Under, and not many other places. Since 1922, more than a billion jars of Vegemite have been produced, and about 98% of them were sold in Australia.
Food: Vegemite
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- This natural granite formation in Western Australia looks like an enormous ocean wave that's about to crash. Scientists say the rock is more than 2 billion years old. Over the years, weathering and water erosion have shaped the stone into a humongous curve. If Wave Rock were a real 49 foot (15 m) high wave, it would be a guaranteed wipe out for almost any surfer.
Awesomeness: Wave Rock
Your library
How to Scratch A Wombat
written by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley
For decades, author Jackie French lived with wild wombats in the Australian bush. In this book, Jackie shares her adventures with her wombat friends and describes their way of life, history, and habits. Bruce Whatley illustrates with comic pencil drawings full of wombat-worthy charm.
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Stories from the Billabong
written by James Vance Marshall, illustrated by Francis Firebrace
Read authentic retellings of ancient Australian aboriginal legends. Discover how Great Mother Snake created the world, what makes Frogs croak, and why Kangaroo has a pouch. Vibrant artwork from aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace bring the stories to life.
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