Author: Richard Blewett Publisher: Geoscience Australia ISBN: 9781921862823 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 571
Book Description
"Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia is the story of Australia's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts, illustrating both the challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's rich geological heritage" -- Dustjacket blurb.
Author: Bandana Ojha Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 42
Book Description
Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About Australia: 100+ Fascinating Fun Facts & Trivia" is the best book for kids as well the entire family to find out more about the world's biggest island but the smallest continent. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Australia is special-and what makes it different from other countries. This book gives a story, history, the official symbols, how Australia got her name, people, places, and many more. It is a fun way for young readers to find out more interesting and fun facts about Oceania. This is a great chance for every kid as well as the entire family to expand their knowledge about one of the best-educated and wealthiest nations and impress their friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing and interesting fun facts.
Author: Pat Slater Publisher: Steve Parish ISBN: 9781876282578 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 84
Book Description
This copiously illustrated collection of facts about Australia is arranged on a State by State basis and includes historical, geological, geographical and botanical information. Provides a timeline, a glossary and an index. The author's other publications in the Amazing Facts series include 'Amazing Facts about Australian Landscapes', 'Amazing Facts about Australian Mammals' and 'Amazing Facts about Australian Birds'.
Author: Bandana Ojha Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 44
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Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About Minnesota: 100+ Fascinating Fun Facts & Trivia" is the best book for kids as well as the entire family to find out more about the North Star State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Minnesota is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history, the state symbols, how MN got her name, why it is called bread & butter State, and land of 10,000 lakes. It is a fun way for young readers to find out more interesting and fun facts of the Gopher State. This is a great chance for every kid as well as the entire family to expand their knowledge about one of the best-educated and wealthiest state in the nation and impress their friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing and interesting fun facts.
Author: OECD Publisher: OECD Publishing ISBN: 9264281118 Category : Languages : en Pages : 90
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Australia’s overall performance in the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) ranges from average to very good. However, three million adults, representing one-fifth of the working age population, have low literacy and/or numeracy skills.
Author: Bruce Pascoe Publisher: ISBN: 9781922142436 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Dark Emu puts forward an argument for a reconsideration of the hunter-gatherer tag for pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians. The evidence insists that Aboriginal people right across the continent were using domesticated plants, sowing, harvesting, irrigating and storing - behaviors inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag. Gerritsen and Gammage in their latest books support this premise but Pascoe takes this further and challenges the hunter-gatherer tag as a convenient lie. Almost all the evidence comes from the records and diaries of the Australian explorers, impeccable sources.
Author: Anita Heiss Publisher: Black Inc. ISBN: 1743820429 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
Childhood stories of family, country and belonging What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart – sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging stereotypes, always demanding respect. This groundbreaking collection will enlighten, inspire and educate about the lives of Aboriginal people in Australia today. Contributors include: Tony Birch, Deborah Cheetham, Adam Goodes, Terri Janke, Patrick Johnson, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Jack Latimore, Celeste Liddle, Amy McQuire, Kerry Reed-Gilbert, Miranda Tapsell, Jared Thomas, Aileen Walsh, Alexis West, Tara June Winch, and many, many more. Winner, Small Publisher Adult Book of the Year at the 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards ‘Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia is a mosaic, its more than 50 tiles – short personal essays with unique patterns, shapes, colours and textures – coming together to form a powerful portrait of resilience.’ —The Saturday Paper ‘... provides a diverse snapshot of Indigenous Australia from a much needed Aboriginal perspective.’ —The Saturday Age
Author: Cameron Webb Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 064310447X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 325
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Mosquitoes are annoying, and can be deadly, but they can also be beautiful. A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia explores the biodiversity of this fascinating group of insects. It provides a pictorial guide to almost 100 mosquito species and includes notes on their biology, habitats and association with disease. They are found in almost every type of environment, from pristine wetlands to polluted drains and from coastal saltmarshes to snow melt streams. Australia has a diverse range of mosquitoes and although relatively few pose a serious health risk, public health is an important issue. This book provides information on how to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease through tips on keeping your home free of mosquitoes and reducing their bites when you are out and about in the Australian environment.
Author: Denis Gregory Publisher: Exisle Publishing ISBN: 9780908988297 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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This entertaining book is a light-hearted but factual look at the Australian way of life. It covers all aspects of 'the lucky country', including the main Aussie icons, the Aborigines, sport, pubs, 'kulture', taxi drivers, gambling, dress, language and the main cities. Little-known facts are given, nuggets of history are unearthed and surprising statistics are presented, together with a host of amusing stories and anecdotes. The book also includes a detailed look at Australia's unofficial national anthem, 'Waltzing Matilda', and the classic ballad, 'The Man from Snowy River'. It's All About Australia, Mate is a good read for anyone interested in our nearest neighbour and for anyone about to visit Australia. Unlike any other book on the market, this is the complete guide to the Australian way of life and a good laugh to go with it.
Author: Richard Blewett
Author: Bandana Ojha
Author: Ian McNamara
Author: Pat Slater
Author: Bandana Ojha
Author: OECD
Author: Bruce Pascoe
Author: Anita Heiss
Author: Cameron Webb
Author: Denis Gregory