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THE GREAT VICTORIA DESERT
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| By: |
Lynn Peppas |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£10.99 |
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£8.02 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0778707199 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780778707196 |
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| Publisher: |
CRABTREE PUBLISHING CO,US |
| Pub. date: |
15 September, 2012 |
| Series: |
Deserts Around the World |
| Pages: |
32 |
| Synopsis: |
This amazing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. Used in modern times for mining and testing of atomic bombs, this vast, sandy area has been home to a number of indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Although there is little rain, the blooms with a variety of plants. Readers will learn about the Mamungari Conservation Park located in the Great Victoria Desert, which is known for a eucalyptus tree called Ooldea mallee with large, spectacular red, pink, or yellow flowers. |
| Illustrations: |
full colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Crabtree Publishing Co,US |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |