Age range 9+
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.
This is a book to dip
into and savour. Author Peter Macinnis’s enthusiastic retelling of Australia’s
story is infectious. It includes the latest happenings in several areas, such
as the election of Scott Morrison as prime minister in 2019, the rise and rise
of women in professional cricket and football, and the shining of Australian
stars in the Oscars, to mention a few. Among the big events
and the great moments that have shaped the country, Macinnis also includes
lesser-known, interesting details that bring Australian history to life.
