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Explorers Of Australia “The Search For Farmland – Australian Exploration From 1813 - 1836” (John & Jennifer Barwick) $4 HB BRAND NEW, $3 HB EC (Ex lib) From the journeys by George Evans west of Bathurst to the settlement of South Australia, exploration of Australia's interior in search of land for agriculture is discussed. The search for an inland sea and tracing where the rivers ran is covered. Well-written and well laid out, presenting an attractive appearance with its colourful framing and illustrations. Information is accurate and made as interesting as possible for the young student, with extracts from journals and relevant snippets in text boxes. References to Aborigines are appropriate. Contents, index, timeline, glossary and bibliography are further aids to speedy access. 9+
A Children’s History Of Australia “The Spread Of Settlement” (David Morrissey) $3 PB VGC Looks at the first farmers in Australia, squatters and land grants, the search for more farmland and explorers. Contains a great selection of original illustrations. 9+
Explorers Of Australia (John Nicholson) $6 HB EC, $5 PB EC An account of how Aborigines, Macassans and Europeans came to Australia, how they charted the coastline, and the adventures of those who explored the inland. The text examines when, where, why and how they travelled, and how the character and outlook of different explorers affected their success. A very well laid out book with lovely illustrations, maps and clear, interesting text about early sea discoveries and our inland explorers. A good all round coverage of Australia’s exploration. Recommended! Great author! 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Explorers-Australia-John-Nicholson/dp/1864481005
Australian Library “Australia’s Explorers” (Jennifer Russell) $5 HB BRAND NEW, $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) This full-colour book clearly and comprehensively examines the history of the early explorers of Australia and take students on a fascinating journey back in time. Looks at the exploration of Cook; Bass and Flinders; Blaxland, Lawson, Wentworth; Hume and Hovell; Sturt; Eyre; Burke and Wills and others. Wonderful layout with many original and new illustrations, maps, timeline, glossary and index. 9-12 YO
Golden Stamp Book “Australian Explorers” $1 PB GC A handy resource with a simple introduction to the main explorers of Australia. A good starting point for the young historian. 6-10 YO
Shaping Australia “Exploration And Expansion” (John & Jennifer Barwick) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Outlines the journeys made by explorers in the early years of British settlement and discusses the significance of their discoveries for European settlers and Aboriginal people. Copiously illustrated. Includes a time line, glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index. 10+
Focus On Australia “Explorers” (Michael Dugan) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) As farms and other settlements were established along the coastline, more and more land was needed. Tells us of the adventurous Australians who set out to conquer harsh and unknown territories. It describes their routes and discoveries, as well as the methods used in their exploration. Great layout with lots of original artwork as well as photos. Includes an index, glossary and timeline. 8-12 YO Highly recommended!
Discoverers Of Australia (Alf & Shirley Sampson) $3 HB VGC Looks at the early sea explorers, Dutch and English, as well as the major land explorers such as Oxley, Hume and Hovell, Sturt, Stirling, Mitchell, Grey, Eyre, Leichardt, Kennedy, Forrest, Giles, Gregory and many more. Illustrated with many original paintings and engravings, a good general resource on the explorers. 9+
The Voyages Of Matthew Flinders (Max Colwell) $3 HB VGC Great pictures, story-like text Mathew Flinders at no time suffered any delusions about his chosen career of explorer, even when contemplating his first venture along the New South Wales coast in an eight foot boat with George Bass, he realized that the ability to make the best use of equipment was a necessary skill of the explorer. 9+ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Nonfiction/Biography/Other/auction-135247019.htm
A Biographical Tribute To The Memory Of Trim (Matthew Flinders) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) A lovely little fun-piece by Matthew Flinders himself about his cat Trim. He described Trim as “the best and most illustrious of his race.” It shows Flinders as an affectionate, tolerant and humorous man and perhaps reveals why Flinders was able to achieve so much in so short a time. 9+
Hodder Australia “Thomas Mitchell” (Carol Odell) $3 PB EC A great leader of men, Sir Thomas Mitchell, the Surveyor General of New South Wales from 1828-1855, led three great expeditions of discovery into the unknown interior of Australia. His discoveries opened up valuable land for future settlement. Great illustrations and easy text. 8-11 YO
Australian Explorers “Thomas Mitchell” (Jo Jensen) $5 HB BRAND NEW Lovely artwork abounds as well as an interesting, story-like text covering Mitchell’s early life, his arrival in Sydney Town with his wife and three children and his discovery of the Darling River. Contains a map, glossary and index. 9+
Australian Explorers “Edward John Eyre” $5 HB BRAND NEW Lovely artwork abounds as well as an interesting, story-like text covering Mitchell’s early life, his arrival in Sydney Town with his wife and three children and his discovery of the Darling River. Contains a map, glossary and index. 9+
Australian Explorers “John Oxley” $5 HB BRAND NEW Lovely artwork abounds as well as an interesting, story-like text covering Oxley’s early life, his arrival in Sydney Town and his progress toward the surveying profession and discovery of the Lachlan and Macquarie Rivers. His Moreton Bay explorations are also covered. Contains a map, glossary and index. 9+
Australian Explorers “Charles Sturt” $5 HB BRAND NEW Lovely artwork abounds as well as an interesting, story-like text covering Sturt’s early life, his arrival in the colony and his exploration of the Murray River system. Contains a map, glossary and index. 9+
The Riddle Of The Rivers (Anne Price) $3 HB GC Tells the story of Charles Sturt and his exploration of the Murrumbidgee River and the Murray. Great paintings with a simple text for younger children . 6-10 YO
The Journey Of Burke And Wills (Max Colwell) $4 HB VGC A large picture book with great pictures and story-like text, similar to an old style boys adventure classic. Covers the planning, events and outcomes of the fatal expedition to discover a route to the top end of Australia and see if there was an inland sea. Recommended! 8+
Partners In Disaster: The Story Of Burke And Wills (David Corke) $4 PB VGC In 1979 Preshil School students organised an expedition to follow the steps of Burke and Wills from Melbourne to Cooper’s Creek. The author, David Corke, accompanied the group and saw for the first time the magnificent waterholes and the ‘DIG’ tree which were a central part of the Burke and Wills drama. Along with photographs of actual pencilled notes, maps and pages from field books executed by the explorers themselves, these photos bring the explorer’s activities and story to life. 9+ Recommended!
The Incredible Outback Adventure Of Burke & Wills (Frank Clune) $3 HB EC A great picture book with a gripping story to enlighten our children on the trials and hardships encountered in the name of exploration of our country. Wonderful paintings bring history alive! 8+