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.
Every year the Insects challenge the Animals from all over Earth to a game of footy. Every year the Insects are trampled and left in a mess. This riotous, hilarious book and its exuberant illustrations tell the tale of the year in which the Insects gave the Animals their comeuppance - the elephant is brought crashing down, but by who?
The Six Foot Track is one of Australia’s classic long-distance walks. Set in the World-heritage listed Blue Mountains region, experience the challenge of this 44-kilometre long trek as you journey down dramatic escarpments, across wide rivers and through remote bushland.
Australia is the ideal country for adventurous road trips. All you need is a sturdy vehicle, the right gear and a dose of common sense. Sometimes the unknown and fascinating is just around the corner. There is no better way to shake off the hectic lifestyle of everyday life in suburbia than on an adventurous trip down the roads less travelled
Lyra wants to get out and explore, but her father has turned into a Phone Zombie, spending all his time lying on the couch working, talking, texting, watching sports. She persuades him to go for a walk with her in the bush where Dad is gradually converted into a Nature Zombie! This delightful story tempts children to follow in Lyras footsteps.
He had it all: the scars, the swagger, the stage presence. As the highly visible and charismatic singer of Dragon, Marc Hunter was the voice behind such timeless hits as ‘April Sun in Cuba. Yet Hunter was also a maverick whose destructive genius and serious heroin addiction led to a turbulent relationship with his bandmates and an early death.
This book is a comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to use the circle in their classroom. The manual covers: the reasons, benefits and methodology of using circles in classrooms; the ways they can be used; and many examples of circle sessions for both primary and secondary classrooms.
Elvis, Australia’s crankiest crocodile, was scaring people in Darwin so he was sent to the Australian Reptile Park and has become its most famous resident. With photos of Elvis, this book tells the story of his life at the park and some of his naughty antics. The book also educates about Australian native animals and the people that care for them
Orphaned koala joey Elsa was raised by Koala expert Hayley when her mother was too sick to look after her. This positive and happy book features photos of beautiful Elsa and follows her growing up and then eventually having her own joey. This adorable story also aims to educate kids about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
