Synopsis
A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot – one of the fastest parrots in the world!
Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.
Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?
Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated story, and learn how to spot a swift parrot and help protect them.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.
FEATURES
- Captivating story of one of the world's fastest parrots, the critically endangered swift parrot.
- Astred Hick's illustrations beautifully capture the swift parrot's challenging migration journey from Tasmania to mainland Australia following the blossom trail.
- Provides facts about the swift parrot, including tips for kids on how to spot one in their backyard, and how to help protect them.
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About the Author
Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is an award-winning children's author who writes about history and the environment. She is a recipient of the CBCA Book of the Year Award and the Laurie Copping Award for Distinguished Service to Children's Literature.
Astred Hicks is an award-winning book designer, illustrator and author. Her illustrations have appeared in books shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards, and highly commended in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Astred is also the illustrator of A Hollow Is a Home (CSIRO Publishing, 2019) and Ocean Animals (CSIRO Publishing, 2020).
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Swifty (Hardcover)
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ISBN 10: 1486315917
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hicks, Astred (illustrator). Hardcover. Age range 6 to 9A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot - one of the fastest parrots in the world!Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated story, and learn how to spot a swift parrot and help protect them.Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Fly with Swifty on the swift parrot's challenging migration journey following the blossom trail. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781486315918
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Swifty (Hardcover)
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CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, 2022
ISBN 10: 1486315917
ISBN 13: 9781486315918
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Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hicks, Astred (illustrator). Hardcover. Age range 6 to 9A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot - one of the fastest parrots in the world!Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated story, and learn how to spot a swift parrot and help protect them.Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Fly with Swifty on the swift parrot's challenging migration journey following the blossom trail. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781486315918
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Swifty (Hardcover)
Published by
CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, 2022
ISBN 10: 1486315917
ISBN 13: 9781486315918
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Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hicks, Astred (illustrator). Hardcover. Age range 6 to 9A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot - one of the fastest parrots in the world!Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated story, and learn how to spot a swift parrot and help protect them.Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Fly with Swifty on the swift parrot's challenging migration journey following the blossom trail. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781486315918
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