Everywhere across the United States, children from other countries are joining American classrooms. How can their classmates prepare? Learning about the culture, geography, and history of the new student's native country can help smooth the transition. Greeting the student with a few words in his or her language, making a traditional craft, and whipping up a well-known dish are all sure to help the child feel welcome. In this vibrant and colorful series, students and teachers can fi nd out how to Meet a New Student—and maybe make a new friend.

A new student from Australia is joining Stacey's third-grade class and everyone is curious. They want to know everything about the land "Down Under"! This country is home to kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Nearby in the Pacifi c Ocean is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest natural feature on the planet. Find out how people from Europe discovered Australia, and about the aboriginal people who were already living there. Then join Stacey and her class in preparing some "bikkies" and welcoming a New Student from Australia. G'day, mate!