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Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1900s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Federation and all that it entailed sets the focus for this book. The table of contents leads with three topics on the defining factors of that decade. It then explores the era under the headings of transport, communication, jobs, wages and prices, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashion and profiles of the Prime Ministers of the time. Tables of data, a time line, glossary, index and bibliography are included. The extensive illustrations including coloured facsimiles of posters, maps and very apt black and white photographs amply extend the attractively presented text. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1910s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Each book in the Decades of Change series looks at one decade of the 20th century in detail, focussing on the major changes that occurred and the effects they had on Australian's lives. Each book contains information on a range of topics including transport, communications, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashions and Prime Ministers, as well as an overview of major events of the decade. The information is organised so that readers can look at one decade as a whole, or follow the development of a topic through the century. There are ten titles available in this series, covering Australia in the 1900's through to the 1990's. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1920s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Each book in the Decades of Change series looks at one decade of the 20th century in detail, focussing on the major changes that occurred and the effects they had on Australian's lives. Each book contains information on a range of topics including transport, communications, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashions and Prime Ministers, as well as an overview of major events of the decade. The information is organised so that readers can look at one decade as a whole, or follow the development of a topic through the century. There are ten titles available in this series, covering Australia in the 1900's through to the 1990's. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1950s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Each book in the Decades of Change series looks at one decade of the 20th century in detail, focussing on the major changes that occurred and the effects they had on Australian's lives. Each book contains information on a range of topics including transport, communications, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashions and Prime Ministers, as well as an overview of major events of the decade. The information is organised so that readers can look at one decade as a whole, or follow the development of a topic through the century. There are ten titles available in this series, covering Australia in the 1900's through to the 1990's. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1970s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Each book in the Decades of Change series looks at one decade of the 20th century in detail, focussing on the major changes that occurred and the effects they had on Australian's lives. Each book contains information on a range of topics including transport, communications, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashions and Prime Ministers, as well as an overview of major events of the decade. The information is organised so that readers can look at one decade as a whole, or follow the development of a topic through the century. There are ten titles available in this series, covering Australia in the 1900's through to the 1990's. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Decades Of Change “Australia In The 1980s” (Itiel Bereson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Each book in the Decades of Change series looks at one decade of the 20th century in detail, focussing on the major changes that occurred and the effects they had on Australian's lives. Each book contains information on a range of topics including transport, communications, health, food, sport, entertainment, fashions and Prime Ministers, as well as an overview of major events of the decade. The information is organised so that readers can look at one decade as a whole, or follow the development of a topic through the century. There are ten titles available in this series, covering Australia in the 1900's through to the 1990's. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=4
Growing Up in the 50s (Marjorie Johnston) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) A boy grows up in a Melbourne suburb in the 50s when ladies wear the ‘New Look’ and Queenie Ashton plays “Grannie’ in “Blue Hills.’ Bread, milk and vegetables are still delivered and garbage still removed by horse and cart. The family buys their first fridge, their first Holden, and their first TV. Highlights of the era are the Melbourne Olympics, the first power from the Snowy Mountains and the ‘Petrov Affair.’ 11+ http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=10213159173&qwork=2722395&qsort=&page=1
Growing Up in the 60s (Tom Thompson) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Tom Thompson grew up in the sixties in New South Wales. His family moved from Wagga Wagga to Sydney, Broken Hill and Wollongong. His experiences of major events (the Vietnam war protests, the first man on the moon, the change to decimal currency) and day-to-day life are related with humour. The picture he paints is of an era of mass movements and mass communications. When teenagers, inspired by the music from the Beatles, the Stones, Jimi Hendrix.. were into idealism, protest and groovy gear. 11+
The Depression Through Children’s Eyes (Anna Ciddor) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) A wonderful book, told as a story with lovely picture book type illustrations. Set in 1932, it tells the story of Lorna and her family after her father is told his wages have been reduced for a while to help his employer get through the Depression. Looks at mealtimes, Salvation Army soup kitchens, clothes, school etc during this difficult time. Also looks at the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, vehicles of the era, playtime and outings to the beach. A lovely book! 8-12 YO
Hodder Australia “Everyday Life In Australia: The Depression Years” (Nance Irvine) $3 PB EC From 1929 until the late 1930s Australia was in the grips of the Great Depression. This book vividly describes both the grim poverty of those years and the happy side of life, and the colourful illustrations capture the feeling of the times. Simple text. 8-11 YO
Swagmen And Sundowners (Edel Wignell) $3 PB VGC In Australia during times of great need, men walked the countryside looking for work. They carried a pack, or swag, on their backs, and were called 'swagmen', or 'swaggies' for short. This book include stories, newspaper reports, poems, songs and many jokes about swaggies. 10+ http://www.edelwignell.com.au/nonfiction/nonfiction.htm (Scroll to bottom of page)
Australian Library “Famous Australians” (Leone Hendry) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Looks at eight famous Australians such as Fred Hollows, Sir Sidney Nolan, Dame Joan Sutherland, Roger Woodward, Patricia Wrightson, Dame Roma Mitchell and more. Examines their early lives and influences, their careers and achievements and recognition gained in their fields. Simple text with lots of photos. 9+
Famous Australians “Daisy Bates” (Barbara Ker Wilson) $3 PB VGC (Ex lib) Through her work Daisy Bates made white Australians and others beyond aware of the importance of the Aboriginal race. An extraordibary woman who became a legend in her own lifetime; the fascinating story of her life is recounted in this book with lots of great illustrations and maps. 9+
Famous Australians “Nellie Melba” (Nance Irvine) $3 PB VGC (Ex lib) Regarded by many as the leading opera singer of her time, Nellie Melba led a life of variety and excitement. The richness of her experience is captured in the great book with attractive illustrations and easy-to-read text. 9+
Famous Australians “Douglas Mawson” (Susan McKernan) $3 PB EC Sir Douglas Mawson was not only one of Australia’s Greatest explorers but was also a renowned scientist and statesman. Exciting stories of his exploration in Antarctica are vividly recounted. Photos from the actual expeditions and lively colour illustrations complement the simple text. 8-10 YO
Famous Australians “Charles Kingsford Smith” (Wade Hughes) $3 PB EC A love of excitement combined with great skill and daring enabled “Smithy” to set a series of remarkable flying records and become the hero of his day. With photographs and colourful illustrations, this fascinating book traces his life from youthful brushes with danger to his last flight and mysterious disappearance in a clear, simple style. 8-11 YO
Cassell’s Adventure Series “Australian Aviators” $4 HB EC A collection of chapters from Australia’s leading writers have captured excitement of famous Australian aviators such as Charles Kingsford Smith, the first to fly the Pacific; John Duigan, the builder of Australia’s first powered aircraft of wire, sticks and fabric; the brothers Ross and Keith Smith who race from England to Australia in 1919; Bill Hart, the flying dentist; Bert Hinkler who amazed the world with his record-making flight from London to Australia and many more. Wonderful illustrations by Andre Sollier enhance this fantastic book! 8+
Famous Australians “Donald Bradman” (Ken Piesse) $3 PB EC A great series, well illustrated, simple text about one of Australia’s favourite sporting heroes in the world of cricket. 9+
Cassell’s Adventure Series “Australians In Sport” $4 HB EC A collection of chapters from Australia’s leading writers have captured excitement of famous Australian sportsmen and women such as racing driver, Jack Brabham; the founder of Australian tennis and winner of the first Davis Cup, Norman Brookes; the quiet hero, Donald Bradman; the golden girl of running, Betty Cuthbert; three successive Olympic gold medal winner, Dawn Fraser; bush boxer, Lionel Rose and many more. Wonderful illustrations by John Mason enhance this fantastic book! 8+
The Stories Behind the Legends “The Outback Spirit” (Diana Chase) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) This book presents some of Australia’s most colourful legends and tells the stories of people who have shown enormous courage and survived against incredible odds such as the Duff Children who went missing and the Aboriginal trackers who helped locate them after being lost in the bush for nine days; Nat Buchanan who overlanded cattle to the Kimberley; Daisy Bates who spent much of her life with the WA Aborigines; and Mother Buntine, the ‘white mother’ of Gippsland who was a legend on the diggings driving her bullock teams carrying supplies and gold. 9+
Women Make Australian History “The Post War Years Book 2 1946” (Michael Dugan) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) This series celebrates the lives of some of the women who have made a contribution to Australian history. Introduces 11 significant women of the era such as Dawn Fraser, Robin Klein, Pat O’Shane, Helen Reddy, Ita Buttrose, Margaret Court, Kay Cottee, Shane Gould and more. Illustrated with original engravings and photos and includes a glossary and index. 8-12 YO Highly recommended!
Australia’s Best “Painters” (Richard Linden) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Examines 10 famous Aussie painters including Tom Roberts, Margaret Preston, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, Hugh Ramsay, Arthur Streeton and more. Includes their work, influences, artistic style and fame achieved. Plenty of photos of the authors and their works. 10 yrs+
Australia’s Best “Inventors” (Anna Fern) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Who invented the rechargeable battery that reduces pollution? Who was at the forefront of the race for powered light? Who discovered how to stop food spoiling on long journeys? Meet these innovative Australians and many others in this book. The Australia's Best series profiles people who have helped to shape Australia. Some have worked to improve the lives of others, some have explored the unknown and still others have shown us new ways of looking at Australia - but they all have some extraordinary quality that sets them apart. 10+ http://www.shearersbookshop.com.au/book/Inventors/isbn/9781740701860.htm
Australian Inventions And Discoveries “Home And Outdoors” (Fern Byrde) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Aussies have always sought fresh ideas and new ways of looking at problems. This book looks at Australian creations, including Aboriginal technologies and practices, the innovations of early European settlers, and inventions and discoveries that have changed the way we live in the field of home and hearth. These include refrigeration, food, toilets, in the backyard and the shed. Features include biography boxes for key people, ‘Did you know?’ boxes with extra information, ‘Website watch’ boxes for further research, a timeline of key inventions and a glossary and index. Recommended! 7-12 YO
Australian Inventions And Discoveries “Agriculture” (Fern Byrde) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Aussies have always sought fresh ideas and new ways of looking at problems. This book looks at Australian creations, including Aboriginal technologies and practices, the innovations of early European settlers, and inventions and discoveries that have changed the way we live in the field of agriculture. These include sheep and wool, controlling introduced species, bio-pesticides, Australian bred plants and animals, agricultural machinery, farm clothing, green farming, water management and more. Features include biography boxes for key people, ‘Did you know?’ boxes with extra information, ‘Website watch’ boxes for further research, a timeline of key inventions and a glossary and index. Recommended! 7-12 YO
Australian Inventions And Discoveries “Science And Technology” (Fern Byrde) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Aussies have always sought fresh ideas and new ways of looking at problems. This book looks at Australian creations, including Aboriginal technologies and practices, the innovations of early European settlers, and inventions and discoveries that have changed the way we live in the field of science and technology. These include aviation, textiles, IT and communications, transport, mining, industry, anti-counterfeiting technology, housing and more. Features include biography boxes for key people, ‘Did you know?’ boxes with extra information, ‘Website watch’ boxes for further research, a timeline of key inventions and a glossary and index. Recommended! 7-12 YO
Settling Australia “The Making Of A Nation” (Stephen Gard) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) This book takes a thought-provoking look at the various influences that have gone into making Australia the nation that it is today and will be helpful in helping students identify what is an 'Australian culture'. Great illustrations and photos. 10+
Milestones In Australian History “Towards Independence ” (John & Jennifer Barwick) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Australia was facing a crisis during World War II. PM John Curtin had to protect Australia from Japan but Australian troops were overseas helping the British. Curtin turned to USA for help, an event which marked the beginning of a major change in Australia’s foreign policy and how Australia related to other nations. Special focus on the lives of people involved and the contributions they made is covered. The opinions of ordinary people, too, are looked at by the use of letters, diary entries and poems. Covers the immediate impact of this decision and also how it has impacted Australia 60+ years on. 10+ http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/home.php?cat=8&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=9 http://www.centralbooksuppliers.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=429&cat=8&page=9
Australian Immigration Stories 1960-1980 (Louise Courtney) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Taking a highly personal approach, these books chronicle the stories of individual immigrants and focus on their reasons for coming to Australia. Each title provides a thematic overview for a distinct period and a timeline of key events during that era. The books include profiles of immigrants and describe the prevailing social context, both in Australia and the immigrants' country of origin. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. http://www.hi.com.au/bookstore/bmoredetail.asp?idval=1236/3797/23618
Australia’s Immigrants “Post-War Europeans: 1940-1975” (Helen Trepa) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) A really interesting book with lots of original source documents and photos. Explains the reasons for Australia opening its doors to foreign immigrants, where they came from and in what numbers. Includes personal migration stories and a timeline. Has a guide to researching your family history. Recommended! 8-12 YO
Peoples Of Australia “The Turks” (Andrea Stretton) $2 PB EC Two families from different backgrounds in Turkey share the problems and joys of settling into their new country. Written with the advice of a Turkish immigrant, an accurate portrait of their customs and culture is formed. The simple and thorough text is accurately illustrated by colourful drawings, photos and diagrams. 8-11 YO
Hodder Australia “Peoples Of Australia: The Vietnamese” (Cathy Peake) $2 PB VGC Most Vietnamese in Australia have left their war-torn country to escape hardship and persecution. This is the story of how one family is reunited in a new land. The simple and thorough text is accurately illustrated by colourful drawings, photos and diagrams. 8-11 YO
Australia’s Children “The Population Boom: 1946-1970” (Michael Dugan) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Offers a view of the history of children during this period of mass immigration to Australia. Topics dealt with include entertainment, toys, clothes and health. Exciting photographs and illustrations enhance the clear and simple text. Includes glossary and index. 9+
(Last update March, 2011)