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A Is for Australia Boxed Set
Author : Frane Lessac Frane
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 12,17 MB
Release : 2017
Category :
ISBN : 9781925381337
D is for Down Under
Author : Devin Scillian
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 41,64 MB
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1585366005
Book Description
What country holds the title as the world's smallest continent and yet the world's largest island? I stands for island, but one that's not too small. Our island is enormous. Just try to see it all! There's no place else quite like it; that is clearly true. Australia is a continent, but it's an island, too. Originally founded as a penal colony, Australia has long been known for its contrasts (think: wild outback and sophisticated Sydney Opera House). Accompanied by vibrant colorful artwork, D is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet captures the spirit of this proud country and its many treasures, natural and man-made. Visit spectacular Sydney Harbor, try your hand as a jackaroo working a sheep station, or just sit back and enjoy a Vegemite sandwich. Below the starry night glitter of the Southern Cross constellation, Australia's "down under" wonders shine brightly. Devin Scillian is an award-winning author and Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist. His books with Sleeping Bear Press include the national bestseller A is for America: An American Alphabet. Devin lives in Michigan and anchors the news for WDIV-TV in Detroit. Geoff Cook has been illustrating for 35 years. His career began as a graphic designer, after graduating from Prahran College in Melbourne. Soon realizing he wanted to be an illustrator, he became a partner in the illustration studio All Australian Graffiti. He lives in Australia.
A Is for Australia
Author : Frane Lessac Frane
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9781925381979
Book Description
A factastic tour of Australia from A to Z with award-winning author and illustrator Frané Lessac. Now in paperback! What is the Fremantle Doctor? Where is Qui Qui? And why are some islands named after days of the week? You'll uncover these exciting facts when you explore the A to Z of Australia - from Bondi to Kakadu and all the way to Taronga Zoo. Discover why Australia is one of the most amazing countries in the world! In 2016, it was the Winner of the Crystal Kite Member Choice Award, Australia and New Zealand Division, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a Notable Book, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. Includes high interest facts and full colour illustrations of diverse locations throughout the country. All states are represented, and Indigenous content is included. "A good reminder that there are plenty of natural and man-made sights to enjoy without a passport ... 4/5 stars." Books+Publishing
Australianama
Author : Samia Khatun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 30,99 MB
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0190922605
Book Description
Charts the history of South Asian diaspora, weaving together stories of various peoples colonized by the British Empire.
This is Australia
Author : Kevin Pettman
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,6 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526304544
Book Description
Did you know ... Australia has more beaches than any other country in the world? Over 22 million jars of Vegemite are sold every year. Just one of Australia's deserts is nearly three times the size of England. And it is home to around 60 million kangaroos! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about Australia, from its amazing landscapes and fascinating wildlife to the country's most famous sports people and important dates in history. This glorious guide book is brought to life in bold, bright graphics, maps and fun visuals. A real treat for curious kids and a perfect travel guide for holidays!
South Flows the Pearl
Author : Mavis Gock Yen
Publisher : Sydney University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1743327234
Book Description
South Flows the Pearl is a fascinating journey through the history of Chinese Australia. Taking the reader from Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta to Sydney, Perth, Cairns, Darwin, Bendigo and beyond, it explores the struggles and successes of Chinese people in Australia since the 1850s, as told in their own words. This unique book was written by an insider. Mavis Yen was born in Perth in 1916, the daughter of a Chinese father and an Australian mother. She lived in both countries and understood what it meant to navigate two worlds, to live through war and revolution, and to experience racial discrimination. In the 1980s she began interviewing elderly Chinese Australians, recording hours of conversations. Her intimate understanding of their languages and life experiences encouraged them to share their stories. Published here for the first time, they will change how you think about Australian history. “This is a book that offers a new way to be Australian in this country, and casts Chinese Australians as the protagonists in their own stories... When people agree to tell their stories, they speak to the future. Whether or not we listen is up to us.” — Dr Sophie Loy-Wilson, University of Sydney
A Coveted Possession
Author : Michael Atherton
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 19,33 MB
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 1743820526
Book Description
The intriguing cultural history of the piano in Australia From the instruments that floated ashore at Sydney Cove in the late eighteenth century to the resurrection of derelict heirlooms in the streets of twenty-first-century Melbourne, A Coveted Possession tells the curious story of Australia’s intimate and intrepid relationship with the piano. It charts the piano’s fascinating adventures across Australia – on the goldfields, at the frontlines of war, in the manufacturing hubs of the Federation era, and in the hands of the makers, entrepreneurs, teachers and virtuosos of the twentieth history – to illuminate the many worlds in which the ivories were tinkled. Before electricity brought us the gramophone, the radio and eventually the TV, the piano was central to family and community life. With its iron frame, polished surfaces and ivory keys, an upright piano in the home was a modern industrial machine, a musical instrument and a treasured member of the household, conveying powerful messages about class, education, leisure, national identity and intergenerational history. ‘Michael Atherton cleverly weaves visual, sensual and sonic elements into the piano’s sociocultural history, adding a rich layer to our knowledge of the piano in Australia.’ —Professor Julia Horne, historian
This Is Australia: Picture Atlas
Author : Samone Amba
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2022-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781922514202
Book Description
This Is Australia Picture Atlas is a bright and beautiful celebration of the country, with more than 70 flaps to lift! Explore every state and territory of Australia. Discover the unique wildlife and animals that call Australia home, and uncover some fantastic facts about Australian people and their past. Written by sparkly Australian author Samone Amba, and illustrated by Brisbane illustrator and surface designer Kasey Rainbow (yes, that's a real name!), this book dazzles with all the things that make Australia amazing! With more than 70 flaps to explore.
Securing Australia's Future
Author : Simon Torok
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 41,57 MB
Release : 2017-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1486306713
Book Description
The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake detailed interdisciplinary research to help guide Australian thinking and policy decisions. Dozens of Australia’s finest minds assessed the opportunities available to the nation globally and domestically, charting a course for the future. The resulting findings can prepare Australia to address the challenges ahead and make the most of the opportunities. Securing Australia’s Future synthesises the major themes that emerge from ACOLA’s reports. Each chapter includes key findings designed to optimise Australia’s prosperity and place in the region. The future is a long game but its base must be built now. This book provides a vision for the nation, for its politicians, public servants and industry leaders – a sound footing for securing Australia’s future. It is a vital resource for Members of Federal and State parliaments, senior public servants, industry leaders, universities and the interested public.
A Is for Australian Animals
Author : Frane Lessac
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,94 MB
Release : 2020
Category :
ISBN : 9781760650940
Book Description
A factastic tour of Australian animals, by award-winning author-illustrator Frané Lessac. Now in paperback. Australia is full of the most amazing animals on the planet! What animal has six thumbs? What animal produces square poo? What animal is made up of 95 per cent water and is highly venomous? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this factastic tour of Australian animals.
