Age range: 8-16 This is the revised third edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded 'Notable Book' by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging overview of the history of Australia. It covers many of the main events and people in the nation's history. Packed with colourful images and interesting facts, The Big Book of Australian History introduces children to the many people and events that have made Australia what it is today. It also encourages them to think about how Australia has evolved as a nation. The book features stunning images from the collections of the National Library of Australia by artists (such as Joseph Lycett, John Gould and S.T. Gill) and photographers (such as Frank Hurley, Bruce Howard and Peter Dombrovskis). It also tells the stories of some of the most significant contributors to Australia's cultural, political, sporting and social life, including Captain James Cook, Governor Lachlan Macquarie, inventor David Unaipon, aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, first female member of parliament Enid Lyons, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, land rights leader Vincent Lingiari, and the first female prime minister, Julia Gillard.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
National Library of Australia
ISBN-13
9780642279026
eBay Product ID (ePID)
232701328
Product Key Features
Author
Peter Macinnis
Publication Name
The Big Book of Australian History
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
297mm
Item Width
230mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Peter Macinnis
Country/Region of Manufacture
Australia
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