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AUSTRALIANA NON-FICTION - GENERAL AUSSIE HISTORY & POPULAR SERIES
The Ashton Scholastic History Of Australia (Manning Clark, Meredith Hooper, Susanne Ferrier) $6 PB GC, $7 HB EC Original sources are used to highlight episodes that will especially appeal to young readers: we hear the voices of Aborigines bewildered by the advent of the Europeans, and of those who made the perilous journey across the world in sailing ships ...We share the weariness of explorers trudging towards a far horizon, and the elation of a lucky gold-digger ...We storm the heights at Gallipoli alongside the Anzacs, and realise what it must have been like to go hungry during the Great Depression, or to fight in the Jungles of New Guinea ...This history, a distinguished collaboration between Manning Clark and Meredith Hooper is lavishly decorated throughout by Susanne Ferrier, whose illustrations perfectly complement the text and give the book an extra, vivid dimension of sheer visual enjoyment. A HOMESCHOOL MUST-HAVE! 8+ http://www.tambooks....oduct/25009.jpg
The Australian History Collection (Bryce Courtenay) $10 HB EC How would you feel if you were told you were being sent to the moon, and that you would never see your family again? Not too happy, huh? The convicts of the First Fleet must have felt the same way. They were packed into leaky boats and sent to an unknown land on the other side of the world. Bryce Courtenay's gripping introductions get these true stories from Australian history off to a flying start. You have to read on... An easy-to-read text and fun, full-colour illustrations on every page keep up the interest - making these fascinating tales entertaining as well as informative. The eight titles in this collection are: Captain Cook * The First Fleet * Bass and Flinders * Buckley's Chance * Crossing the Blue Mountains * Gold! * Burke and Wills * Ned Kelly Highly recommended! 5-9 YO http://pictures.abeb.../2970917341.jpg
Great Events In Australia’s History (Alan Boardman & Roland Harvey) $8 HB VGC (Inscription) A compilation of The First Fleet, The Crossing Of The Blue Mountains and The Eureka Stockade books Highly recommended – fantastic books! 6-11http://bollywaffle.c...94950-13141.jpg
Our
Sunburnt Country – An Illustrated History Of Australia
(Arthur Baillie) $5
HB GC Our history from the First settlers to the Rum Rebellion, days of gold to
a nation at war. A great overview of our history for 8-12 YO.
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The Aboriginal Children’s History of
Australia
(Wandjuk Marika) $5 HBDJ VGC The story of Australia revealed in this book
reflects the poetry and imagination of the children who tell it. Written and
illustrated by Australia's Aboriginal children, it tells how Aboriginal children
see Australia, themselves, the world and the past, with over 150 colour
paintings. 8+
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Discovering Australia’s Christian Heritage (Col Stringer) $3 PB EC This book teaches us about the Christian heritage of this great nation, and shows how the Lord has had his hand upon Australia since time began. What an awesome privilege for Australia to be called 'South Land of the Holy Spirit'. This is our name and our destiny. 12+ http://www.leurabook...duct/007560.jpg
The Story Of Australia
(Childcraft) $3 HB EC (Ex school lib) Contents include: Where did the Aborigines
come from? Voyages of discovery. The first settlers. New lands. Gold fever!
Outlawed. Founders and pioneers Modern Australia. Fabulous resource, full of
colourful pictures and interesting, story-like text. 6-11 YO Highly recommended!
The
Story Of Australia
(Meredith Hooper) $3 HB VGC A picture history of Australia from the first
landing at Botany Bay to the present time. Cook, Sturt, Eyre, Caroline Chisholm,
Flynn and Kingsford-Smith are just a few in a long list of pioneering men and
women you will meet in this colourful and easy-to-read book. 8-13 YO
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The Book of Australian Songs (Illustrated by John Anthony King) $4 HB EC A children's picture book of Australian songs including Ballad of the Drover, Botany Bay, Bullocky-O!, The Dying Stockman, The Overlander, With My Swag All on My Shoulder, Waltzing Matilda and Click Go The Shears. The illustrations make this a delightful book for children of any age.
Timeline Australia Book 1:
58000BC-1854
(Barrie Sheppard) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) This new series of books presents, in
chronological order, key events in Australia's history. Each event is presented
in a highly visual way to enhance accessibility and enjoyment, and a
contemporary world events is displayed alongside it to provide context and
comparison. A comprehensive index and a further information section also aid the
reader with research. 10+
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Timeline Australia Book 2: 1855-1911
(Barrie Sheppard) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) This new series of books presents, in
chronological order, key events in Australia's history. Each event is presented
in a highly visual way to enhance accessibility and enjoyment, and a
contemporary world events is displayed alongside it to provide context and
comparison. A comprehensive index and a further information section also aid the
reader with research. 10+
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Timeline Australia Book 4: 1965-2005
(Barrie Sheppard) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) This new series of books presents, in
chronological order, key events in Australia's history. Each event is presented
in a highly visual way to enhance accessibility and enjoyment, and a
contemporary world events is displayed alongside it to provide context and
comparison. A comprehensive index and a further information section also aid the
reader with research. 10+
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The
Shortest History Of Australia – Beginnings To Federation
(Judith Simpson) $2
PB EC This readable and informative history of Australia - from the coming of
its first inhabitants to Federation and the opening of the first Federal
Parliament - is designed to give young readers an overview of the history of our
country up until the beginning of the 20th century. Packed with important facts
and interesting detail, it covers more than thirty important milestones in the
history of Australia including the coming of the Aborigines; exploration by sea;
the First Fleet and the early colony; settlers and explorers; sealers and
whalers; the Myall Creek Massacre; the 1850s gold rushes and the Eureka
Stockade; squatters and free selection; Federation; and Federal Parliament and a
Federal Constitution. Clear and concise text is accompanied by illustrations,
which gives readers a glimpse into the life and the times, as well as providing
a visual journey through the pages of the book. 11+
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The Penguin Bicentennial History Of Australia (John Molony) $4 HBDJ EC Historian John Molony, author of "Eureka", takes the reader through Australia's prehistory and the arrival of white settlers to the transition from the convict age to a free society, the opening of the land, federation, and the development of Australia since the 1950s. A definitive history of our nation! 13+ http://liveimages.quicksales.com.au/quicksales/general/classified/gc5548247282671733934.jpg?width=300&height=225&aspect=fitwithin&padcolor=ffffff
Coolabahs and Cockatoos: An
Australian Reader
(Compiled by Neil Fuller) $4 PB VGC (Ex lib) A collection of Australian
literature designed to engage and stimulate secondary students exploring
historical and contemporary experiences that have shaped Australian identity. It
includes short stories, poems, extracts from both fiction and non-fiction,
cartoons and photographs reflecting the Australian experience. Close focus
questions and imaginative activities are integrated within the text. 11+
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(Same format cover. This is Book 1 in the series)
Project Pictures For Kids – Australasia
$3 PB EC Tired of trying to find books to cut up for school projects? Sick of
looking around for photos and illustrations? Here is the answer! This book is
full of simple line drawings to enhance any project from Aborigines, Australian
Prime Ministers, the gold rush, bushrangers, explorers, primary industries,
buildings and transport. Very useful and recommended! Any age.
Australia Past To Present “Australia’s Peoples: An Immigration History Of
Australia”
(Robert Hillman) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Outlines Australia's immigration history from
the first Aboriginal inhabitants to the first British settlers, the people drawn
by the lure of gold, post WWII immigrants, and the multicultural Australia of
today. A good overview of Australian history with attractive layout and lots of
illustrations. 11+
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Signposts and Milestones: Understanding Australian Culture Volume 1: A-C
(Nicolas
Brasch) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Short, simple explanations of many terms, phrases,
events, icons and other aspects of Australian culture. Features include: entries
presented in alphabetical order; details of Websites to consult for further
information; difficult words explained. 10-14 YO
Signposts and Milestones: Understanding Australian Culture Volume 3: M-R
(Nicolas Brasch) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Short, simple explanations of many terms,
phrases, events, icons and other aspects of Australian culture. Features
include: entries presented in alphabetical order; details of Websites to consult
for further information; difficult words explained. 10-14 yrs
Australian Houses and Buildings
(Anna Ciddor) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) Housing styles and building materials, from
pre-European settlement to the present, with discussion of environment, gardens
and future trends. A lovely collection of historical photos and etchings. A
great book! 8 yrs+
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Australia’s Heritage “Heritage & Places”
(Helen Chapman) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Learn about how different places are
connected with our heritage. Find out how some very different places – from a
convict tramway to a silkworm farm – are part of the Australian story of
development and settlement. Includes an index, glossary and websites. 9+
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SOUTHERN CROSS ADVENTURE SERIES
(Cassells Australia) $3 each HB VGC Wonderful story-like
chapters written by a variety of Aussie authors accompanied by exciting colour
paintings. Great compilations!
Australian Explorers
– Contains a collection of ten stories including: An Impassable Barrier; Trouble
on the Murray; The Secret of the Caves; Eyre’s Epic Journey; The Folly of
Leichardt; Kennedy’s Fatal Trek; The Last Days of Burke and Wills; On Foot
Across the Desert; Alone in the Antarctic; and Rafting Down the Sepik.
Illustrated with colour paintings and B&W line drawings. Recommended! 8+
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Australian Bushrangers
- Contains a collection of ten stories including: The Eugowra Hold-up – Frank
Gardiner; I Was One of the Moonlight’s Gang – Tom Williams & Captain Moonlight;
The Tragedy of Captain Melville; Jackey-Jackey the Gentleman Bushranger; Morgan
the Murderer – Dan Morgan; By Courtesy of Ben Hall; The Hunt for Martin Cash; A
Bloodbath of Murder – Governor Brothers; A Town is Hoodwinked – The Kelly Gang;
and The Last Stand – The Kelly Gang. Illustrated with colour paintings and B&W
line drawings. Recommended! 8+
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Australian Sea Stories
- Ten stories by well known authors about Australian maritime history starting
with the wreck of the Batavia to WWII, including the sinking of HMAS Sydney.
Illustrated with colour paintings and B&W line drawings. Recommended! 8+
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Australian Escape Stories
- A collection of chapters from Australia’s leading writers have captured the
fear and excitement of famous Australian escapes by people who had a strong will
to survive. Details many escapes from the early convicts such as William Buckley
who escaped into the bush to live with the Aboriginals for 32 years;
ticket-of-leave man, John Mitchel, who surrenders parole and is hunted again;
the seizure of the Cyprus bound for ‘Hell’s Gates’ by convicts desperate to
escape; and many more. Wonderful illustrations by Michael Payne enhance this
interesting book! Recommended! 8+
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Australian Pioneers
– Contains a collection of ten stories including: To Paint a Wild Thing – Ellis
Rowan; The Immigrant’s Friend – Caroline Chisholm; The Ovens Mail Robbery – Cobb
& Co Coaches; Spanning a Continent – Charles Todd and the Overland Telegraph
Line; A Gold-Seeker Makes Good – Leslie Menzies and Kalgoorlie; White Queen of
the Never-Never – Daisy Bates; A Journey to Forget – Rose White; A Battle with
Silence – John Flynn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service; The Animal’s Good
Samaritan – Lort Smith; and Lasseter’s Last Ride – Lasseter and the Infamous
Gold Reef. Illustrated with colour paintings and B&W line drawings. Recommended!
8+
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(Last update February, 2012)
