Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from May 2005

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from May 2005

Mystery photo?
May 1, 2005... Do you know what this is? Look through this issue carefully and you will find the answer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Editor's message.
May 1, 2005... Dear Reader, Think of Australia, and images of kangaroos and koala bears may come to mind, However, Australia, which is the world's only country to govern an entire continent, is more than its interesting wildlife. It is a land with...

Australia.(At a Glance)(economy of australia)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Official name: Commonwealth of Australia Location: Australia is located southeast of Asia between the Pacific and Indian oceans Area: 3 million square miles Population: 19,913,144 (July 2004 est.) Government: Democratic,...

Australia.(Only In ...)(Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia)(Ayers Rock )
May 1, 2005... One of the largest monoliths on Earth, a single uniform block of red stone, sits in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia, which is owned and run by Aborigines. The rock is more than 900 feet tall and almost five miles around. It is made of...

In the know.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Look for the following people, places, and things in this issue. British Empire: group of territories controlled by Great Britain. Its power peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when it consisted of territories on every...

Welcome to Australia.
May 1, 2005... For much of Australia's history, the people have lived in isolation from rest of the world. At least 200 years before English colonization, however, Aborigines along the north coast traded with seafarers from Indonesia, a people known as...

Australia.(Through Time)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... 50,000 B.C. The earliest Aboriginal people arrive and settle throughout Australia. A.D. 1606 A Dutch captain, Willem Jansz, first explores Australia's coastal areas. 1770 British captain James Cook claims Australia for Britain. ...

Life in the Australian Outback.
May 1, 2005... It is a land of beauty and emptiness. It is a place where no one travels the lonely stretches of road without carrying extra fuel, vehicle spare parts, and a week's worth of food and water. It is a place where sheep and cattle outnumber people....

Making a difference.
May 1, 2005... Hugh Evans and Sonney Boy were both 14, but their lives were totally different. Hugh was a student from Melbourne, Australia. Sonney was a tattoo-covered gang leader in the Philippines. When Hugh traveled to the Philippines to see the needs of...

Koalas, kangaroos, and more.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Australia has many amazing animals. Huge oceans separate the and "Down Under" from the other continents. Thus, until recently, its wildlife has had little competition from outside species. Hop to it! Australia has about 50 kinds of...

Do you speak strine?
May 1, 2005... English is spoken in Australia, but would you understand it? Australian lingo and rhyming slang (or strine) is very popular with Australians. However, for Americans, it might be a little confusing. Let's pretend that you are with your family in...

Australian crossword.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ACROSS 2. This region of australia covers about 3/4 of the continent. 5. People in the Outback receive medical care from the-- 8. Jorn Utson designed the Sydney--House. 9. The national language of Australia DOWN 1....

Student Ambassadors to Australia.
May 1, 2005... For most of us, the 6,000 miles to Australia mean it's more likely we'll see kangaroos at the zoo than hopping in the wild. Students in grades K-12 may have the chance to breathe the air Down Under, though, thanks to the People to People...

Dining at the Down Under Diner.(Food customs of Australians)
May 1, 2005... G'day, mate, my name is Koala Jake. I'll be your host here today at the Down Under Diner. We serve all of Australia's best-loved foods. Because many of the residents of Australia are of British descent, Australia's food is a unique mix of...

Sydney Opera House.
May 1, 2005... One of the most recognizable buildings in Australia, and even the world, stands in the harbor in Sydney, Australia. This magnificent structure looks like a giant ship whose sails are blowing in the breeze. Although it is called the Sydney Opera...

Ask FACES.
May 1, 2005... Here is your chance to send us your world culture--and geography-related questions! Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located? What is the largest...

Think about it ...
May 1, 2005... As you read in the article "Koalas, Kangaroos, and More" on page 20, Australia is home to some fascinating and unusual animals. In addition to those mentioned in the article, other unusual animals that live in Australia are the cassowary, the...

Face facts.
May 1, 2005... I'M SORRY ABOUT ALL THE NOISE. THEY'RE USUALLY SUCH NICE BOYS! TAZ! QUIT PICKING ON YOUR BROTHER!! Contrary to popular belief, Tasmanian devils are actually timid, quiet animals. They attack people only in self-defense. Though some of...

School of the air.
May 1, 2005... How do you get to school? Do you ride a bus? Go on a subway? Travel by boat? Walk? Listen in as we hear about what might be a typical day in the Outback of Australia. "Good morning, Sam. I'm Mrs. Keller, your new teacher. Welcome to the...

The three sisters: an Australian legend.(Short Story)
May 1, 2005... Long ago, in the misty Blue Mountains Australia, three Katoomba tribe daughters--Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunneedoo--lived with their magic man father, Tyawan. Tyawan taught them where the tasty witchy grub grew and how to dig for grass...

Uluru: Australia's Aboriginal Heart.(Books)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Uluru: Australia's Aboriginal Heart by Caroline and Arthur Arnold Uluru, the giant sandstone rock that rises from the desert of Australia, is surely the Aboriginal heart of the book's title. Geographically in the middle of the continent...

Aboriginal Art of Australia.(Books)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Aboriginal Art of Australia by Carol Finley Learning about a country's art as it relates to its culture is an important step in art appreciation. Nowhere is this truer than in the Aboriginal art of Australia. This book is careful not to...

Australia in Pictures.(Books)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Australia in Pictures by Ann Kerns This entry in the Visual Geography Series is much more than just a picture book. The text would be strong enough to stand on its own, and combined with the excellent illustrations throughout presents a...

Big Rain Coming.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Big Rain Coming by Katrina Germein This small book about a big land emphasizes the connection between the land and the people of Australia. This story, about waiting for rain, is highlighted by the illustrations of award-winning artist...

Australia.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Australia by Leigh Ann Cobb This is a fine introductory book for young people planning to visit Australia, but it is of equal value for those exploring from home. High interest features such as Australian sports and recipes make this a...

Are We There Yet?(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Are We There Yet? by Alison Lester This picture book, by one of the most popular and best-selling writers and illustrators of children's books in Australia, tells the story of eight-year-old Grace and her family as they road-trip through...

National Library of Australia.(On-line)
May 1, 2005... As you might expect, this site is a treasure house of information. Want to find out about the 1912 competition to design Australia's capitol or about the world of Australian dance? These gems plus a wide range of historical and cultural...

A guide to Australia.(Online)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Everything you ever wanted to know about Australia--or at least directions on where to find it--await at this Web site. Sections on science, education, geography, and weather make this a great starting site for the armchair traveler. In the...

One last face.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Former Australian athlete Cathy Freeman holds the Olympic torch aloft on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.