Teaching resources for Cristy’s books
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Into the Blue
Moral dilemma for ages 6 to 10 and up
A New World Rises
Tales of a LEGO future
Beneath the Trees
Rainforest adventure for ages 6 to 10 and up
Fiona Wood: Inventor of spray-on skin
Narrative non-fiction for ages 10 to adult
Suzy Urbaniak: Volcano hunter and STEAM warrior
Narrative non-fiction for ages 10 to adult
To The Lighthouse
Rottnest adventure for ages 6 to 10 and up
Zeroes & Ones
Fun facts and history for ages 8 to adult
Off the Track
Hiking adventure for ages 6 to 10 and up
The Cosmic Adventures of Alice and Bob
All ages graphic novel about discovery
Wednesday Weeks resources
Science experiments from the fantasy series
Book Week costumes
Dress up ideas for CBCA Book Week
Worksheets from Into The Blue
Vocab, simile, setting and more
Volcano-themed classroom activities
From maths and HASS to science and English
Writing biography
Cristy's tips and advice for writing biography
Post-event follow-up activities
English, science and more
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