How one man telegraphed Australia to the modern world
In 1855 Charles Todd had a bold dream to build a telegraph line across Australia to connect it to the world. By 1870, Singapore had joined the global network: now for Australia. Todd and his men successfully erected thousands of telegraph poles - one every 80 metres - across land that was relentlessly inhospitable and largely unknown to them.
Henry the emu wanted to FLY! But flying fish, eagles and launchers cant seem to help. Its only after meeting Wallagoot Jean that Henry learns about the science of orbit, and the importance of flying first with his mind.
After an outline of pre-colonial time, this account tells of the early days of the NSW colony and how it has progressed since those beginnings to the current day. The complete development of the state is told, weaving through various areas of focus, along with all the influential people, remarkable pioneers and key events: colonial and Indigenous
Everyone loves flowers, and this book comprehensively explains how to grow them, cut them, arrange them, care for them, and preserve them and in fact the book is filled to the brim with information that deals with every aspect of fresh cut flowers.
This is the story of the OO. Its an amusing sound for all of you. The OO in Uluru is a fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound OO and where they can find it in different words.
Detailed descriptions, clear directions and colour maps help the reader explore Aucklands parks, bushland, coast and beaches, rivers and most interesting urban areas.
Myke Mollard's signature illustrations and engaging text bring kids up close and personal with hundreds of the creatures found on Australia's Great Barrier Reef: corals, fish including sharks, turtles and other marine reptiles, whales and dolphins, birds, molluscs, crustaceans, even the animals found on the reef's 900-odd islands. The creatures ......
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound I and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the Brolga dance of some Sydney Butchulla Elders, evoking a journey to faraway Kgari.
Including West Gippsland, Yarra Ranges, Dandenongs, Phillip Island, and Wilsons Promontory
Includes 40 eastern Victorian walks from Phillip Island to Ninety Mile Beach. Walk notes are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps, and snippets about local history and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Over 100 full-colour photos complement the text and provide a clear sense of the features on each walk.
