An informative and fascinating introduction for children 7-11 years old to the explorers of the Australian coastline and those who first discovered this continent.
From the Aborigines, to the Chinese, Macassans, Marco Polo, the Dutch, French, British and finally the Antarctic explorers, this book tells the story of the different waves of explorers, traders, fishermen and navigators who had knowledge of the "Great Southern Land". Includes maps, portraits and illustrations.
