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Zooming in on Taronga. Envirobook
Join animal-loving Jordan on a photographic adventure through world famous Taronga Zoo. Share his excitement as he tries to ZOOM in on some of the ‘magical, fantastical’ animals that live in this spectacular harbour-side zoo. Discover what Jordan does when he realises his photographs are not what he expects.

What a clever, entertaining and informative book…a very valuable, entertaining story.
Reading Time 2001

John Eales: Rugby Facts and Fun for Kids. ABC Books

Watch out young rugby fans everywhere! Packed with essential reading and activities, it is full of information about how and where rugby began, the drama of the games, the people behind the scenes and tons of rugby trivia.
Premier's Reading Challenge book.

Bound to be a hit with young devotees of the code …the authors well have the measure of their young readership
Reading Time 2003

Shelter. Scholastic, Issue 6, 2005
A helpful resource full of fun, interesting information about the need for shelter through the ages, the variety of shelters available, their uses and their reasons for being built – and much more.

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Scholastic, Issue 1, 2006
As a keen participant and spectator in a variety of sports this book was a pleasure for Lindy to write. It sheds light on Australia’s recent hosting of the 18th Commonwealth Games and includes background information about previous Games, mascots and logos. It includes a variety of quality teaching ideas to incorporate into an exciting classroom program.

Insects. Scholastic, Issue 3, 2006
This resource gives great background information about the amazing life of insects, their life cycles, classification and busy lives. A varied selection of challenging classroom activities in a range of subject areas is included.

We Are Australian. Scholastic, Issue 2, 2007
You can fly the Aussie flag with pride using this resource about Australian icons, images and ideas. There are plenty of fun ways to share the Australian spirit in the classroom, and interesting activities to reinforce the uniqueness of Australian life.

Krash. Deckchair Publishing, 2005
A chance to test your ‘Foot-ee, Foot-y, Foot-i’ knowledge with this fab, football quiz. Tackle ya brain on this one mates!

Zoo Friends News, Association of Zoo Friends
Lindy wrote a variety of articles in many of these magazines during her time at Taronga Zoo on a range of topics - the greater stick-nest rat, endangered animals, divers and darters, coping with the heat, home sweet home and the black-handed spider monkey.

Wonderstop, Hathorn Enterprises, 2007
The teaching guideline notes for this CDROM environmental resource for children ages 8-12 were written by Lindy. Wonderstop celebrates the diversity of our natural and human environments. It is a journey of two little wombats, Bodge and Widge, for younger readers, packed with engaging stories, games and activities along the way. Wonderstop is also a useful ESL and GATS resource with specially developed activities.