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|  | Building a New Community by Andrew Markus
Celebration of the contribution immigrants have made to the development of Victoria, one of Australia's most multicultural states. Begins with an overview of immigration since Federation and a detailed look at the life of the immigrant, including their origins, the difficulties they faced and the businesses and careers they created. The second section offers mini-biographies of many pioneers in areas including industry, sport, education and entertainment, such as Sidney Myer, Helena Rubenstein, Nadia Tass, Mirka Mora and Iain Hewitson. Foreword by Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria. Includes photos, appendices, references and index. AUTHOR: Andrew Markus
PUBLISHER: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Sing a Song of Sixpence by Random House Staff
A developmental milestone for toddlers age 24-36 months is learning to sing simple songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and others. Here's a collection of the most familiar songs for babies and toddlers. AUTHOR: Random House Staff
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Vanishing Valentines by Duendes Del Sur, Robin Wasserman
Description not available.Scooby and the gang are sad when they do not receive any valentines, so they ask the mailman for their mail, only to discover that everyone's valentines are missing. AUTHOR: Duendes Del Sur, Robin Wasserman
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword by Anne Mazer, Monica Gesue
Description not available.Abby enjoys writing the advice column for the fifth-grade newspaper until people become upset with some of her answers, but then the opportunity comes along to use her writing skills to help a friend. AUTHOR: Anne Mazer, Monica Gesue
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Who Will You Meet on Scary Street? by Charles Fuge, Christine Tagg
Halloween is a favorite time of the year for children, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a walk down Scary Street? Young readers will encounter griffins, witches, and werewolves as they turn the pages and see the monsters pop up on every spread. This ghoulish tale will have children begging for more as they explore a street whose denizens were transformed into ghouls and goblins. Vivid illustrations and rhyming text invite young readers to take a frightful stroll down Scary Street! AUTHOR: Charles Fuge, Christine Tagg
PUBLISHER: Little Brown Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole
Princess Smartypants enjoys her independence and has no intention of getting married, despite family pressure. But then Prince Swashbuckle turns up! A parody of a familiar fairy tale theme. AUTHOR: Babette Cole
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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