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Life in Colonial Australia - from First Fleet to Federation by Kerry Davies; Australian Geographic Staff
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
A new series about early Australian history, written specifically with the new Australian History Curriculum in mind. The story of how people lived, from the convicts to the elite. This is a chronicle of how they worked, fed and clothed themselves and how they spent their time as the Australian colonies ...Show more
Major Events in Colonial History : 1788 to 1900 by Stuart Bremer; Australian Geographic Staff
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
From settlement to Federation, the character of the colonies was moulded by a series of crucial events, such as the Eureka Stockade. See how these events unfolded and their impact on Australia.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding History - Historical Knowledge And ...Show more
Milestones to Democracy: creating modern Australia by Australian Geographic
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser.
The story of the progress made by the Australian colonies in the development of their democratic institutions, from the legislative councils in the early 1800s, through self-government in the 1850s, to federation in 1901.
On the Sheep's Back: creating primary industries by Australian Geographic
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
As the Australian colonies developed, they began devoting large areas of land to the raising of fine-wool sheep, wheat and other grains. By the 1830s New South Wales had become the main source of wool for the mills of Britain. This was driven by squatters - people who had obtained land free or at low pr ...Show more
Our Nearest Neighbours! Discovering Asia by Australian Geographic Staff
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: The\Explorers Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Get your passport ready, and come along with the Australian Geographic team as we explore Asia. We'll be visiting tropical rainforests, freezing glaciers and bustling cities. We'll travel through time to learn how the continent was formed and discover some of the fascinating history of this part of the ...Show more
Pip & Pete's Antarctic Adventure by Australian Geographic ((various roles))
$19.99 AUD
Category: Middle Grade Graphic Novels
Graphic comic focused on the adventures of two kids who want to save the world. Each book is based on a climate change issue, and the first book is set in Antarctica.
Portrait of Australia: Best Stories from 30 years of Australian Geographic by Australian Geographic
$59.95 AUD
Category: History | Reading Level: Grade 05-08
For 30 years Australian Geographic journalists have revealed the rich diversity of a nation. From schoolyards to parliament and the outback to the ocean, they have reported on Australia and Australians, both ordinary and extraordinary, going about their daily lives. Within these pages are photographs of ...Show more
Rainforests of Australia - Across the Forest Floor by Australian Geographic Staff
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Australian Geographic Explorers | Reading Level: Grade 03
There are rainforests in almost every state and territory of Australia, ranging from tropical to temperate. Queensland is one of the only places in the world that boasts all five kinds of rainforest in one state! Come along with us and we’ll learn how the rainforest ecosystem works as we visit some of o ...Show more
Rainy Day Activity Book (Australian Geographic) by Australian Geographic
$12.95 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction
This thick activity book covers a wide range of topics for any rainy day, from pirates, the great wall of China and baby alligators to African grasslands, colours of the rainbow, sled dogs and the great white shark. The book features full colour illustrations and activities on every page from crossword ...Show more
Return to the Country by Australian Geographic
$24.95 AUD
Category: Aboriginal Titles
In 75 Indigenous Protected Areas across the nation, traditional owners are managing their land for a better future. Protected areas are defined areas of land or sea, dedicated and managed in order to preserve the long-term sustainability and conservation of the region, including the associated ecosystem ...Show more
Space: The facts about our solar system by Australian Geographic
$19.99 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction
Zoom into space with this guide to the universe. You’ll learn everything there is to know about our Solar System, discover what it takes to become an astronaut and imagine what the future of space exploration might look like. Get your spacesuit on and prepare for lift off! Zoom into space with this guid ...Show more
Strangers in the Land: The coming of the Europeans by Joseph Harding; Australian Geographic Staff
$24.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04
Trace the interactions between the Europeans and indigenous people from 1788, from the first visits by European explorers to their eventual expansion throughout the land.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: (Year 4) ''First C ...Show more