The fifth volume of The Story of Australia series examines the events that took place in the lead up to federation in Australia. Witness the rise of fall of Ned Kelly and his gang, learn about the communications revolution, discover how the land boom led to recession, and much more.
Learn about the Rum Rebellion, follow the rise and fall of the Macquarie era in Australia’s early colonial history, and discover the wider European exploration of Australia and growing immigration to the country as you study the key events that shaped our nation's history between 1806 and 1830.
A new Australian history curriculum-linked, multi-volume set telling the story of Australia in chronological sequence from pre-colonial times to the present.
A new Australian history curriculum-linked, multi-volume set telling the story of Australia in chronological sequence from pre-colonial times to the present.
Home to the oldest culture in the world and many unique plants and animals, Australia is an amazing place. With stunning images from Australian Geographics extensive picture library and fun facts about Australian culture and history, this book is a great way to introduce the country we call home.
How Animals and Plants Use Disguises and Deception
Seeing may be believing, but in nature not everything you see is always what it seems. From cryptic concealments to masquerades and flashy warnings, countless organisms utilise disguises to gain an advantage in their never-ending bid for survival. These remarkable adaptations, crafted by the uncompromising paintbrush of natural selection, have ......
Winner of the 2014 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction.
"The Forgotten Map: Pie Rats Book 1 is a delight from start to finish. A children’s book with an artist’s touch; it is a treasure worth seeking." IndiReader
Whisker is a cyclone-surviving circus rat with a troublesome tail and a boat load of luck. When a ......
A Journey Through Our Planet's Spectacular Ecology
This book is to open young readers’ minds to some of the main ecosystems which are found across our world. As we journey through our world’s different ecosystems and habitats, many of the occupant animals, plants and fungi will be briefly documented, each accompanied by a generalised conservation indicator.
Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on is a comforting safety net. And even proficient ......