How a tycoon, a pastoralist and a convict helped shape the exploration of colonial Australia
The Australian outback was revealed partly by formal expeditions, but also by runaway convicts, privately funded explorers, and pastoralists. This is the enthralling tale of three exemplars: Ralph Entwistle, bushranger; John Horrocks, first to explore the parched interior by camel; and Horace Wills, who pushed the frontier back in the far north.
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. The rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. It was first published in 2018 - this is the first time it has been available in hardback format.
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.
One woman, two donkeys and an extraordinary outback journey of healing and renewal
Liz Byron movingly reveals how, on a 9-month trek through outback Queensland, at the age of 61, she came to terms with a childhood of grandparental abuse, family tragedies and a toxic marriage. The journey tested her to her limits, but she won through by learning to trust her intuition, the wisdom of her donkeys and the kindness of strangers.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound O and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. Inspired by the poem The Man from Snowy River, it celebrates the drovers and animals of the High Country.
This is the story of the O. It’s an interesting sound, as I’m sure you know. The O in the Snow is a fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound O and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated by Janie Frith, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical ......
When the students of Burraroo Public School skipped through their dusty red playground and into class, they saw the most gobsmacking thing… Starting at a new school can be hard. But imagine if you are a bunyip! Set in a fictional outback Australian school, this is a story about being accepted, finding a place to belong, the value of kindness, and ......
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.
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.
