Far Out!
by Lili Wilkinson
As the seconds count down to the launch of humanity’s first family into deep space, young stargazer Stella is sure that today is going to be the most exciting day of her life. But she has no idea just HOW exciting, terrifying and important it will be. And what it will mean for the future of interstellar travel. Join the Kaufmanns as they go FAR OUT! in Lili Wilkinson’s heartstopping short story. A rollercoaster ride of rocket thrusters, astronauts, life and death decisions…and a groovy dancing robot frog.
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Colouring In – Far Out!
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Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
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Galaxy Vibes
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Hadfield Flipbook Activity
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Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
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Poster – Far Out!
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Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
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Far Out! Interview with Lili Wilkinson
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Galaxy Vibes
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Hadfield Flipbook Activity
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Imagining the Future Activity Matrix – Teachers
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Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
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Poster – Far Out!
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Far Out! by Lili Wilkinson
WAV 44 MB
Galaxy Vibes
PDF 337 KB
Hadfield Flipbook Activity
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Imagining the Future Activity Matrix – Parents
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Imagining the Future of Careers in Space
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Poster – Far Out!
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