Illustrated by Paul Sumner
This accessible, readable and informative history of Australia - from the coming of its first inhabitants to Federation and the opening of the first Federal Parliament - is designed to give young readers an overview of the history of this country up until the beginning of the 20th century. Packed with important facts and interesting detail, it covers more than thirty important milestones in the history of Australia including the coming of the Aborigines; exploration by sea; the First Fleet and the early colony; settlers and explorers; sealers and whalers; the Myall Creek Massacre; the 1850s gold rushes and the Eureka Stockade; squatters and free selection; Federation; and Federal Parliament and a Federal Constitution.
Clear and concise text is accompanied by illustrations, which gives readers a glimpse into the life and the times, as well as providing a visual journey through the pages of the book.
