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John Flynn The Man Who Created Australias Mantle Of Safety
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Book Synopsis John Flynn: The Man Who Created Australia's "Mantle of Safety" by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book John Flynn: The Man Who Created Australia's "Mantle of Safety" written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Flynn was a man with a dream. The outback of Australia was a land of risk and adventure. It was also a land of isolation and danger. Flynn wanted to create a “mantle of safety” across the outback. He set up hospitals, hostels, nursing homes and welfare centres, and created the world’s first aerial medical service – the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Flynn had a simple philosophy. He believed that if you start with an idea, nothing can stop it. Find out more about this man who brought medical service to Australia's outback and why he has more memorials dedicated to him than any other Australian. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Download or read book John Flynn written by Ivan Rudolph and published by Boolarong Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Flynn is one of Australia's greatest folk heroes. His achievements are stuff of legend - no other Australian has had more monuments dedicated to him than John Flynn. Flynn established a network of cottage hospitals, flying doctors, patrol padres, welfare centres and radio transmitters to create a Mantle of Safety that would allow the Outback to be habitable for men, women and children.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold was discovered in California in 1848. It seemed like California had everything. What they did not have was a fast way to communicate with the east. That was when the Pony Express was born. Find out some fun facts about this enterprise in this fun book. Reading level: 6.8
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Rhine River by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Rhine River written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, many kingdoms have fought for control of the Rhine River. It changed hands many times and defined where countries would come to exist. From its beginning in the Swiss Alps, the Rhine has cut huge gorges, valleys and waterfalls. Its growing delta spreads across the low land before entering the North Sea. How much do you know about the Rhine? Ages 8 and up.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Taj Mahal by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Taj Mahal written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shah Jahan of the Mughal Empire in India had several wives. His favorite was Mumtaz Mahal. She was always with him, traveling all over the Mughal Empire. When she died, Jahan was devastated. He designed and built a mausoleum to house her body. He called it the Taj Mahal. Do you know: How many buildings are in the Taj Mahal complex? How many people did it take to build the Taj Mahal? Is there a false tomb in the Taj Mahal? What is the legend of the Black Taj? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Jefferson was a lawyer and farmer. He was wrote the Declaration of Independence and went on to become the third President of the US. Find out more about our third president and how he helped found the United States. Ages 10 and up. Reading Level: 7.5 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Exoplanets by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Exoplanets written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our galaxy contains about 200 billion stars. Astronomers believed that some of these stars must have solar systems with planets. They went looking – and found some. They call these planets extrasolar planets or exoplanets. Here are some fun facts about them. Do you know: Where are exoplanets? How many exoplanets have scientists discovered? How many types of exoplanets are there? Do all exoplanets orbit stars the way our planets orbit the sun? And much more. Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis The Lives of Seven Saints by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book The Lives of Seven Saints written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history men and women have done incredible things. Some of these people have been recognized by the catholic church, and made into saints. But in the beginning these were just ordinary people going about their ordinary lives. This compilation of 15-minute biographies tells the stories of seven saints and how they lived. Included are the full texts from the following books: Saint Nicholas: The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Children Saint George: Dragon Slayer Saint Valentine The Man Who Became the Patron Saint of Love Saint Patrick: Ireland's Beloved Saint Saint Francis of Assisi: The Patron Saint of Animals Saint Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Fought For France Mary MacKillop: Australia's First Saint Find out more about these great people in this set of seven 15-minute biographies. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis The Wright Brothers: America's First Fliers by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book The Wright Brothers: America's First Fliers written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilbur and Orville Wright dreamed of flying. They designed, built and tested gliders. They studied wings and propellers. They designed and built an engine. After years of testing and a few crashes, they flew the first powered aircraft. This is the story of their life. Find out more about these brave men and how they came to create the World's first powered airplane that really flew. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Saturn's Rings written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saturn has seven rings and 62 moons. The rings orbit Saturn, creating shadow bands and rain on the planet. Most of the moons are outside the rings. A few moons are within and between the rings. Some of these tiny moons create and control the rings. They create gaps within and between the rings. They create fascinating structures and phenomena, such as waves, propellers and vertical spires. This book explores these fascinating rings. Do you know: Who discovered Saturn's rings? What are the rings made up of? What creates waves in the B ring? What creates tsunamis in the C ring? And much more. Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 6.4 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis Benjamin Franklin: The First American by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book Benjamin Franklin: The First American written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben Franklin was a writer, scientist, inventor and political leader. He was one of the Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the U.S. He organized the first lending library and volunteer fire department. He established universities and hospitals. He also flew a kite in a thunderstorm to show that lightning was electricity. Learn more in this short bio
Book Synopsis King Richard: The Lion-Hearted King by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book King Richard: The Lion-Hearted King written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Plantagenet, King of England, was a brave soldier and a great Crusader. He won many battles against the Muslims in the Holy Land. He earned the name “Lionheart”. But he was not a good king. He didn’t like England. He spent about six months there during his ten year reign. He sold the country’s lands and possessions to the highest bidder to raise money for the Crusades. He also didn't take care of his subjects. Find out more about this king who loved war. Ages 9 and up. Reading Level: 7.0 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis Paul Revere: American Patriot by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book Paul Revere: American Patriot written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Revere lived in a time when America was not yet a country. It was a colony of England. The people were British subjects and lived under British laws. British soldiers enforced the laws in Boston and other colonial cities. Paul Revere was a patriot. He believed America should be a free country. Read about the life of this American patriot and learn the truth about his midnight ride. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Wall of China is a man-made wonder, spanning thousands of miles. It spreads from the Pacific Ocean in the East to the Gobi Desert and beyond in the west. Much of it has stood for hundreds of years, with some portions over 2000 years old. The Great Wall stood as a wall of defense for many years, against the warring states to the north. Then, in 1271, the Mongols invaded. Suddenly work on the wall came to a halt. While many parts of the wall are now in disrepair, many other parts have been restored or reconstructed. It still stands today as a great wonder of the world. Do you know: How old is the oldest part of the Great Wall? How long did it take to build the first Great Wall? How many workers died during construction of the Great Wall? Which dynasty built the longest wall? When was the wall we see today built? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 10 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.6 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About the Hudson River by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About the Hudson River written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hudson River was once thought to be a great northwest passage that went through America and joined the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Instead, a canal system opened up the center of America to settlement. The Hudson has spectacular valleys and dangerous waters. Land shifts have changed the course of the river. Much of the natural beauty of the land is now under the ocean, buried by thousands of years of sediment. Here are some interesting facts about this great river. How much do you know about the Hudson River? Who was Henry Hudson? Is the Hudson River Gorge above water or below water? How did the Hudson River create "the Narrows" and separate Long Island from Staten Island? How many of New York's rare species live in the Upper Hudson Basin? And many more. Find out more about the Hudson River and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis Saint Francis of Assisi: The Patron Saint of Animals by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book Saint Francis of Assisi: The Patron Saint of Animals written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saint Francis is one of the most loved saints in the world. He lived a simple life, dedicated to Jesus. He loved animals and nature, and believed we have a responsibility to look after them. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, sometime between December 1181 and September 1182. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant named Pietro Bernardone. His mother was a French noblewoman named Lady Pica Bourlemont. Pietro was away on business when Francis was born and baptized. He was angry that his son was named Giovanni. He changed the boy's name to Francis. Francis was a happy, charming and spoiled boy. Everyone loved him and he did whatever he wanted. Read about the life of this man who loved nature and animals in this 15-minute biography. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 6.1 Educational versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Book Synopsis 14 Fun Facts About Machu Picchu by : Jeannie Meekins
Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Machu Picchu written by Jeannie Meekins and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machu Picchu is one of the few surviving ruins of the Inca Empire. It is situated in tropical forests on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains. It stretches five miles across a ridge and sits on top of two earthquake fault lines. The Spanish invaded South America looking for gold. They killed the Inca people. They destroyed their cities, but they never found Machu Picchu. How much do you know about this Inca treasure? How many years was Machu Picchu inhabited? How do the walls of Machu Picchu "dance"? Who really discovered Machu Picchu? Where does Machu Picchu get its water? Find out more about this famed ancient city and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.7 Educational versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
