Age range: 8–16
This
is the revised third edition of The Big Book of Australian History,
awarded ‘Notable Book’ by the Children’s 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 and
people in the nation’s history.
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 Australia’s 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.
