Turning Points in History: Pearl Harbour paper (Turning Points in History)
by Richard Tames
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...
Let's Visit Fiji (Let's visit ...)
by John Ball and Christopher Fairclough
Introduces this country in the South Pacific Ocean made up of more than 800 scattered islands.
The Dying Days of Segregation in Australia (Australian Aboriginal Issues, #1)
by Barbara Miller
Let's Save the Great Barrier Reef: Why we must protect our planet (Let's Save ...)
by Catherine Barr
Discover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change.The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the world, it is home to a quarter of all ocean life. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary underwater world for young children, exploring its dazzling coral gardens and rainbow-coloured sea creatures. Diving into this unique habitat, readers will discover fascinating marine life, how the coral...
Red Haze: Australians and New Zealanders in Vietnam (The Drum)
by Leon Davidson
An insight into the experiences of Australian and New Zealand soldiers in the Vietnam War. Suggested level: secondary.
Jungle Fighters (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules Archer
In the early stages of the Pacific War, General Douglas MacArthur was expected to prevent the Japanese from taking Australia. With limited forces, MacArthur had to be tactical, and the key to the continent’s defense was the island of New Guinea, just above the northeast tip of Australia. In order to defend New Guinea, MacArthur sent a small task force to Milne Bay, where the Coral Sea rounded the southeast tip of the island. His plan: to establish an airfield base for bomber and fighter planes t...
Australian Aborigines (People Under Threat, #6)
Australia (The Modern Industrial World, #3)
Amazing People of Sydney (Amazing People Club Bioviews)
by Charles Margerison
This multi-award-winning book tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya. From the time of first contacts with explorers, missionaries and pastoralists, through to the Papunya art movement and the Warumpi Band, this multi-layered text finally leads us to the development of the unique educational environment that is Papunya School. As an example of two way learning, it is a profound metaphor for reconciliation.
Introduces the geography, history, people, wildlife, and government of the Land Down Under.