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A captivating, fully-illustrated guide to the Great Barrier Reef, the animals that call it home, and the urgency of conservation efforts to save it. Nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Lea...

A discussion of the events at Pearl Harbor. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in which way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approa...

In her diary, twelve-year-old Amber describes moving to Hawaii in 1941 and experiencing the horror of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Explore and colour the intricate designs of Victorian art and culture, from lavish jewellery and gowns to beautiful stained glass windows. With colouring tips and information about the period, from the power of steam to the ornate architecture of Victorian railway stations. Includes links to specially selected websites for more information.

Stories of the men who mapped Australia Heroes and hooligans, sailors, buccaneers and bushmen Did you know...that as a boy Captain Cook ran away from home? that Ludwig Leichhardt ate stewed cockatoo for Christmas dinner 1844? that Burke and Wills took rum for their camels? Find out...about Aboriginal songlines - maps as poetry how sailors mapped the Great South Land, bit by bit who solved the riddle of the rivers who won the race to cross the continent, risking death in the desert These are t...

A Children's Book Council of Australia Shortlisted title  "Both author and illustrator have brought the tempestuous story of William Bligh to life in this superb history book, which informs, intrigues and involves the reader by asking questions and upturning incorrect facts and prejudices...This is a fabulous book for children aged nine and up."--Books and Publishing William Bligh: A Stormy Story of Tempestuous Times unpeels the layers of some of the most incredible circumstances in Austra...

Convicts and bushrangers pirates and princes they have all had a part to play in Australia's past. The history of the Indigenous Australians goes back for over 60000 years a length of time that is so vast it is difficult to comprehend. Find out the stories of all these people in this book and discover how they have left their mark on today's Australia. How much do you really know about Australia Did you know that the whole continent is on the move or that Aussies were the first to use penicilli...

One of a series which describes the cultural history of continents or regions through several centuries, this book explores the story of Australia from the earliest times through at least 5000 years of diverse and changing Aboriginal societies, to the time of its exploration by Asian and European travellers, and right up to the present day. The text describes Australia's swamps, deserts, coral reefs and tropical rain forests, the great Aboriginal trading routes, the voyages of Indonesian fisherm...

Winner, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards 1998 Shortlisted, Primary Single Book, Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing 1998 What kind of buildings do Australians live in? The answers are sometimes surprising. A Home Among the Gum Trees takes us from Aboriginal shelters and the rough efforts of early settlers to modern suburban houses; from early company town to convict hospital; from tree-house to lighthouse to mobile...

Introduces this country in the South Pacific Ocean made up of more than 800 scattered islands.