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Koala books and tapes - comments, summaries
KING KOALA
Summary:
Compassionate and very informative video about todays koalas. Filmed at
Koala Beach, near Cabarita, NSW.
60 minutes VHS
Ordering information:
Wild Releasing, 133 DowlingSt., Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011, Australia
Contact:
Phone: +61-2-9356-2266
Fax: +61-2-9356-2547
KOALA
Summary:
Story of a koala born at Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane who
"travelled" to his new home at San Francisco Zoo.
This documentation is easy to read and contains the most important
facts about koalas; very good to get a first impression about today's
koala reality. 48 pages (including photos), suitable for all ages
Ordering information:
Mulberry Books, 1350 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, USA
EIN KOALA FRISCH UND MUNTER
Summary: (ISBN 3822111554)
Sehr nett illustriertes Bilderbuch von Sara Ball; 16 Seiten, f. Kinder
im Vorschulalter
Very nice illustrates picture book by Sara Ball; 16 pg.; pre-school
ages
Summary: (ISBN 3822112747)
Wie oben, jedoch mit Texten in Gedichtform; 16 Seiten, f. Kinder im
Vorschulalter
As above, additonal poetry (only in German); 16 pg., pre-school ages
Ordering information:
Sellier Verlag, Geibelstr. 8, 81679 Munich, FRG
HARRY HATES SHOPPING
Summary:
Mother Koala must get the upper hand when her two kids quarrel during a
shooping trip.
Fiction; ages 6-8; 30 pg.; illustrated teaching book
Ordering information:
Scholastic Inc., 730 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
HIGH IN THE TREES
Summary:
Picture book with explanatory words; educational book; pre-school ages;
12 pg.
Ordering information:
Charlesbridge Pub., 85 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02172, USA
Contact:
Phone: 001(617)-9260329
THE KOALA BOOK
Summary:
6 pages folded brochure with illustrations; incl. koala calendar, koala
danger list, koala spotting
tips, koala history and facts, koala bookmark.
Good educational brochure; all ages
Ordering information:
Dynamo House P/L, 38A Murphy Street, Richmond 3121, Australia
POCKET KOALA
Summary:
10 pg. picture booklet with cute illustrations; pre-school/elementary
school ages
KOALAS (A NEW TRUE BOOK)
Summary:
This book describes the characteristics and behaviour of the koalas. It
contains a lot of great photos and a glossary with pronunciation tips.
It has 45 pg. and suitable for elementary school ages
and older. Unfortunately there is a wrong statement on p.40: "The
koalas are no longer an endangered species" - in my opinion this is
definitely wrong (ref. welcome.html)
Ordering information:
Children's Press, Chicago, USA
A KOALA IS NOT A BEAR!
Summary:
This book examines the biology, behaviours and habitats of koalas. It
comprises illustrations as well as photographs both very neat. A
glossary is included too. Suitable for elementary school ages and
older. 32 pg.
Ordering information:
Crabtree Pub. Co, 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 3308, New York, NY 10118, USA
KYLIE'S CONCERT!
Summary:
Kylie is a koala who experiences human destruction of her habitat, so
she has to find a "new dream".
This very educational book explains today's situation as koalas face
it. It holds great illustrations and teaches the reader about other
Aussie animals too. Beside it contains a few questions to discuss with
parents and/or educators. 30 pg. Very recommendable. Elementary school
ages.
Also available on video: ISBN 1-55942-047-2 (run time 13:00; US$ 59.95)
Ordering information:
Marsh Media, P.O.Box 8082, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208, USA
Marsh Media, 5903 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-821-3303 (inside USA)
Phone: 001(816)-523-1059 (Kansas City)
Fax: 001(816)-333-7421 (Kansas City)
KYLIE'S SONG
Summary:
Kylie meets her friends and learns to sing (1st part of Kylie series).
Also available on video: ISBN: 1-55942-021-9 (run time 12:00; US$
59.95)
Ordering information:
Marsh Media, P.O.Box 8082, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208, USA
Marsh Media, 5903 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA
Contact:
Phone: 1-800-821-3303 (inside USA)
Phone: 001(816)-523-1059 (Kansas City)
Fax: 001(816)-333-7421 (Kansas City)
KOALA AUSTRALIA
Summary:
62 pg. mini book describing koala's behaviour, life and threats.
Fantastic photographs.
Ordering information:
Steve Parish Pub. Pty. Ltd., P.O.Box 2160, Fortitude Valley BC,
QLD 4006, Australia
KOALA AUSTRALIA
Summary:
32 pg. book describing koala's behaviour, life and threats. Fantastic
photographs.
Ordering information:
Steve Parish Pub. Pty. Ltd., P.O.Box 2160, Fortitude Valley BC,
QLD 4006, Australia
THE KOALA
Summary:
32 pg. educational picture book telling a little story. Nice
illustrations, suitable for pre-school ages too.
Ordering information:
Kangaroo Press Pty. Ltd., 3 Whitehall Rd., Kenthurst, NSW 2156,
Australia
KOALAS - AUSATRALIAN NATURE SERIES
Summary:
Very comprehensive and detailed book about koala's life, biology,
behaviour etc. Holds a lot of great
photos. 62 pg., suitable for juveniles and older.
Ordering information:
National Book Distr. and Pub., 3/2 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest, NSW
2086,
Australia
KOALA FINDS A MOST PECULIAR .... HOLE IN THE GROUND
Summary:
Neat fictive story about a group of animals looking at their own
reflections in a billycan.
Photos and illustrations, 31 pg., all ages.
Ordering information:
L&S Pub. Co, 99 Argus Street, Cheltenham, Melbourne, VIC 3192,
Australia
KOALA CATCHES A THIEF....ALMOST
Summary:
Someone has stolen koala's billycan. Fictive story with photos and
illustrations.
31 pg., all ages.
Ordering information:
L&S Pub. Co, 99 Argus Street, Cheltenham, Melbourne, VIC 3192,
Australia
AUSTRALIA'S MAGIC: KOALAS
Summary:
Story of the koala - from history to today. Habitat, diet, mating etc.
are discussed. Illustrated
with brilliant photos. 33 pg., juvenile ages and older.
Ordering information:
Murray Child Co., 13 Lynwood Ave., Dee Why, NSW 2099, Australia
THE KOALA
Summary:
16 pg. brochure discussing koala biology, habits, threats and the work
of the
Koala Hospital in Pt. Macquarie. This publication is intended for
teachers.
Ordering information:
KPSNSW, P.O.Box 236, Pt. Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia
KOALAS IN A CRISIS
Summary:
A koala colony needs a new home. Fictive story about a girl who save a
koala colony from
starvation. Juvenile ages, 154 pg., few illustrations.
Ordering information:
Hodder Children's Books, 338 Euston Rd., London NW1 3BH, U.K.
PLAYING POSSUM
Summary:
Riddles about kangaroos, koalas & other marsupials (Questions and
answers). Non-educational booklet containing just silly questions and
more silly answers (sorry, but that's what it is!).
Illustrations, 28 pg., pre-school ages. Paperback. ISBN 0822523469 is
library binding.
Ordering information:
Lerner Pub. Co, 241 First Ave. Nth., Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
NOOZLES - NEW FRIENDS
Summary:
Sandy's toys come alive and they have a flight over their city. 30 pg.,
illustrated.
Pre-school ages.
Ordering information:
Tor Book, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010, USA
BABY KOALA FINDS A HOME
Summary:
A baby koala and her mother try to find an unoccupied branch in a gum
tree. Little story
in rhyme. 24 pg. with coloured illustrations. Pre-school ages.
ISBN 051601577X = Library binding; ISBN 0516415778 = paperback
Ordering information:
Children's Press, Chicago, USA
KOALAS - INFORMATIONSBROSCHÜRE (ONLY GERMAN)
Summary:
Informative und sachliche Broschüre über die Geschichte, die
Biologie und die Zukunft der Koalas. Einige Fotos, 27 Seiten.
Ordering information:
Zoo Duisburg, Mülheimer Str. 273, 47058 Duisburg, FRG
Phone: +49-203-3055923
Fax: +49-203-3055922
I AM A LITTLE KOALA
Summary:
Little story about koala's life. 24 pg. with huge and coloured
illustrations.
Pre-school ages.
ISBN 0812064836 = library binding; ISBN 0812064828 = paperback
Ordering information:
Barron's Educational Series, 250 Wireless Boulv., Hauppauge, NY 11788,
USA
KOALAS - ZOOBOOKS
Summary:
Introductory information about koala's biology, life and behaviour.
Some other
marsupials are discussed too. Lots of illustrations and photos. 24 pg.
Elementary school ages.
Ordering information:
Creative Education, 123 Sth. Broad St., Mankato, MN 56001, USA
CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA'S KOALAS
Summary:
Lots of great photographs not only showing koalas. Includes poetry. 32
pg. All ages
Ordering information:
Steve Parish Pub. Pty. Ltd., P.O.Box 361, Paddington, QLD 4064,
Australia
Contact:
Phone: +61-97-254 1914
PRESENTING AUSTRALIA'S KOALA
Summary:
General information about koalas and their life. Very good photos. 19
pg. All ages
Ordering information:
Nucolorvue Prod. Pty. Ltd., Mulgrave, VIC, Australia
KOALAS AND OTHER AUTRALIAN ANIMALS - ZOOBOOKS
Summary:
Introductory information about koala's biology, life and behaviour.
Some other
marsupials are discussed too. Lots of illustrations and photos. 24 pg.
Elementary school ages.
Ordering information:
Wildlife Education Ltd., 3590 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, USA
KOLAH - THE KOALA
Summary:
Learn what koalas are, what they do, how they live etc. 24 pg. with
beautiful photos. Pre-school and elementary school ages. Included is a
list of Aussie organizations
you can support.
Ordering information:
Koala Book Co., Unit 1, 722 Bourke St., Redfern, NSW 2016, Australia
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Summary:
Explains today's koala situation in easy words. Black and white
illustrations, which can be used for
coloring. Pre-school ages, 30 pg.
Ordering information:
Boolarong Press, 35 Hamilton Rd., Moorooka, QLD 4105, Australia
THE KOALA - A NATURAL HISTORY
Summary:
Very detailed and scientific book about everything which has to do with
koalas. Suitable for
all readers who don't fear scientific and extensive descriptions.
Contains b/w photos, diagrams and illustrations. Huge index and
bibliography. 102 pg.
Ordering information:
University of NSW Press, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
Contact:
Phone: +61-2-9398-8900
Fax: +61-2-9398-3408
SO LEBT DER KOALA
Summary:
Dieses Buch ist sehr gut geeignet, um Kinder im schulfähigen Alter
(aber natürlich auch Erwachsene) in die Thematik "Koalas, deren
Leben und Probleme" einzuführen. Es enthält auf insg. 40
Seiten viele schöne
Bilder und nützliche Informationen. Es fehlt vielleicht ein
Hinweis auf Organisationen, die man in Sachen Koalas unterstützen
kann (siehe auch: Organisationen/Organizations)
Ordering information:
Kinderbuchverlag KBV, Luzern, Suisse
AUSTRALIA'S KOALAS
Summary:
Introductory brochure about koalas. 19 pg. with lots of photos. All
ages
Ordering information:
Nucolorvue Prod. Pty. Ltd., Mulgrave, VIC, Australia
KOALA LOU
Summary:
This book describes the efforts of a little koala who wants to win back
her mother's love.
Hence, the essential message of this book has to be transfered into
human educational forms.
30 pg. with really cute illustrations. All ages. ISBN 0152005021 =
Hardcover; ISBN 0152000763 = Paperback
Ordering information:
Gulliver Books, 525 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
KOALAS - THE LITTLE AUSTRALIANS WE'D ALL HATE TO LOSE
Summary:
Comprehensive book published by the Australian Government Publ.
Service. 100 pg., includes
huge index and bibliography. I will comment this book in the future as
I haven't read
it completely yet. Contains a lot of photos, illustrations etc. Not
suitable for children.
Ordering information:
AGPS, GPO Box 84, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
THE KOALA BOOK - AUSTRALIAN KOALA FOUNDATION
KOALAS - DIE TEDDYBÄREN AUS DEM EUKALYPTUSWALD
Summary:
Most comprehensive book which describes koala's current situation. 160
pg. full of detailed
information about their evolution, physical attributes, national
distribution, life, socialisation,
hot spots and more. Includes lots of great photos as well as a huge
index and bibliography.
Eines der umfangreichsten Bücher, die die gegenwärtige
Situation der Koalas beschreiben. Auf 160 Seiten werden Themen wie
Evolution, Physis, Verbreitung und das Leben zusammen mit Menschen
beschrieben. Bezogen auf den deutschen als auch auf den internationalen
Buchmarkt halte ich persönlich dieses Buch für eines der
Besten. Es enthält außerdem viele hervorragende Fotos und
Illustrationen, sowie einen detaillierten Index und eine große
Bibliographie.
ISBN 3405148456 = deutsche Ausgabe / German ed.; ISBN 156554160X =
engl. ed.
Ordering information:
International:
Pelican Pub. Co., 1101 Monroe St., Gretna, Louisiana 70053, USA
Australian
Koala Foundation, GPO Box 2659, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
In Deutschland / in Germany:
BLV Gmbh, Postf. 40 03 20, 80703 München, FRG
Phone: 089/1 27 05-0
Fax: 089/ 1 27 05-543
AUSTRALIA'S ANCIENT ONES: KOALAS
Summary:
Comprehensive and detailed book - from history to future. The author is
director
of the Koala Preservation Ass. USA and works many weeks each year at
the Koala Hospital in Port
Macquarie - NSW, Australia. Proceeds of the sale of this book will
go
to this hospital. 155 pg. with lots of photos.
Ordering information:
Macmillan, 15 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023, USA
SAY HELLO KOALA
Summary:
Introducing koala's life to children. 32 pg. with photos and easy
words.
Pre-school ages.
Ordering information:
Steve Parish Pub. Pty. Ltd., P.O.Box 2160, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006,
Australia
KOALAS - THE BARE FACTS
Summary:
Informative and scientific documentary which is entertaining as well.
Running time: 50:34 min., NTSC Color System, VHS
Ordering information:
Bullfrog Films, Oley, PA 19547, USA
Contact:
Phone: 001-610-779 8226