The Big Book of Australian History (paperback edition)
This is the second edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded aNotable Booka by the Childrenas Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging overview of the history of Australia. It covers many of the main events in the nationas history, including: ac Ancient Australia ac The Dreaming ac Voyages of discovery ac Founding colonies ac The explorers ac The lure of gold ac Settling the land ac The growth of cities ac Federation ac Becoming Anzacs ac Modern times ac The Great Depression ac Defending Australia ac Building for the future ac Controversial issues ac Dealing with disasters ac The sporting life ac Embracing multiculturalism ac On the world stage Packed with colourful images and interesting facts, The Big Book of Australian History introduces children to the many people and events that have made Australia what it is today. It also encourages them to think about how Australia has evolved as a nation. The book features stunning images from the collections of the National Library of Australia by artists (such as Joseph Lycett, John Gould and S.T. Gill) and photographers (such as Frank Hurley, Bruce Howard and Peter Dombrovskis). It also tells the stories of some of the most significant contributors to Australiaas cultural, political, sporting and social life, including Captain James Cook, Governor Lachlan Macquarie, inventor David Unaipon, aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, first female member of parliament Enid Lyons, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, land rights leader Vincent Lingiari, and the first female prime minister, Julia Gillard. This is a book to dip into and savour. Author Peter Macinnisa enthusiastic retelling of Australiaas story is infectious. Among the big events and the great moments that have shaped the country, Macinnis also includes lesser-known, interesting details that bring Australian history to life. For example, did you know that, in 1934, the ABC developed asynthetica cricket, in which radio broadcasters gave a ball-by-ball description of the game, using sound effects to simulate the sound of bat on ball and the applause of the crowd? The Big Book of Australian History was created with the help of a consultant historian, Indigenous advisor, and teachers and students.This is the second edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded aNotable Booka by the Childrenas Book Council of Australia in 2014.
| Title | : | The Big Book of Australian History (paperback edition) |
| Author | : | Peter Macinnis |
| Publisher | : | National Library of Australia - 2015-05-01 |
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