How does something enormous suddenly disappear? Readers will be amazed by how frequently large ships are lost without a trace. But sometimes it is the just crew that has disappeared. Get the facts on the Bermuda Triangle, the Mary Celeste, the Flying Dutchman, the Rosalie, USS Cyclops, and the lost ships of California's Colorado desert. View More...
This illustrated series exhibits biographical accounts of the great people of all time. 'People of Importance' includes a variety of figures, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Mother Teresa, Archimedes, Confucius, Dalai Lama, and Marco Polo. View More...
This elegantly illustrated series exhibits fantastic biographical accounts of some of the most important people of all time. The series includes a variety of figures, such as Vincent Van Gogh, Mother Teresa, Sir Isaac Newton, Buddha, and Leonardo Da Vinci. View More...
"Everyone looks on me like a black snake." - Letter from Ned Kelly to Sergeant Babington, July 1870.
Ned Kelly was a thief, a bank robber and a murderer. He was in trouble with the law from the age of 12. He stole hundreds of horses and cattle. He robbed two banks. He killed three men. Yet, when Ned was sentenced to death, thousands of people rallied to save his life. He stood up to the authorities and fought for what he believed in. He defended the rights of people who had no power. Was he a villain? Or a hero? What do you think? About the Author: Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning and ... View More...
Pearson History activity book for Year 8 consolidates students’ historical knowledge and understanding and historical skills in accordance with the Australian Curriculum History course. The activities can be set for homework, or for ‘fast finishers’ in the classroom that may need some extension exercises. The activity book provides a range of activities, including mapwork, which builds understanding of geography in the context of history; timelines, which develop understanding of chronology; evidence-based activities and questions and literacy-based activities and questions. Features:- ... View More...
Explorers are an iconic part of Australian history. These fearless adventurers travelled all over the country, mapping the landscape as they searched for farmland and fame. Some of them were successful, while others were doomed to failure. Welcome to our past, and discover the fascinating world of explorers. View More...
A small percentage of people believe in conspiracy theories stories about secret plans to commit crimes and hide the truth. Readers will be shocked by such outrageous claims as Queen Victoria's grandson was Jack the Ripper, U.S. President Roosevelt allowed the Japanese to attack Pearl Harbor, billionaire Howard Hughes left his fortune to a stranger who gave him a lift one night, and the moon landing was a hoax! View More...
Tales of amazing cities that rose and fell have been passed down through the ages. Were they all real or imagined? Young readers will be fascinated by the facts that are known about these places and their amazing wonders: Atlantis, Angkor, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the secret codes of the Indus valley, Troy, Palenque, the terracotta warriors of X'ian, and Tyno Helig. View More...
This exciting book describes some of the dangerous journeys and sometimes remarkable finds made by treasure hunters throughout history. Find out about lost pirate gold, a pharaoh's treasure protected by a curse, a fortune in ancient Roman coins found by a farmers son, and more! View More...
This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the long-lost daughter of the murdered Russian Czar, pilot Amelia Earhart who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, the colony of Roanoke that vanished without a trace, and more! View More...
Pack you bags - We're going on an incredible trip! Travel with the Great Explorers takes you on some of the most remarkable journeys of exploration. Discover where the explorers went, why they went there, how they got there and what went right and wrong along the way. Raised in terrible poverty, Francisco Pizarro became a soldier of fortune in a quest for wealth and success. When he heard stories of a rich empire in South America, he decided to find it. Eventually, Pizarro reached the great empire of the Inca in Peru, and with just a handful of men, captured the Inca ruler. Offered a roo... View More...
The Kokoda Track, 1942. Jack and Hoshi are soldiers on opposite sides in the war who meet in battle, discovering that they have much more in common than they had ever realised. Photographs in the Mud is a beautifully illustrated and moving story of events on the Kokoda Track during the Second World War from the point of view of two soldiers - one Australian, the other Japanese. It tells a compassionate story about the personal human tragedy of war, for both the combatants and their loved ones at home. About the Author: Dianne Wolfer (born 1961) is an award-winning Australian children's aut... View More...
Edward was an Australian stretcher-bearer. He risked his life every day and night to save soldiers who were wounded in battle during World War I. This book provides some insight into the challenges Edward faced in France from 1916 to 1918. Target Audience: Juvenile. Notes: For children. View More...
The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewo... View More...
Blake’s Australian History Guide covers all of the key topics outlined in the primary Australian History curriculum for Grades 3 to 6. It has been written to capture students’ imaginations and encourage them to delve deeper into Australia’s fascinating history before and after white settlement.
Each easy-to-read, single-page topic contains: Interesting facts and background information; Colourful images that illustrate the topic; TRY THIS activities to test understanding; Investigate and Discuss ideas for further investigation. The book also includes many additional interesting facts,... View More...
This book is educational and introduces the young reader to Australia's unique megafauna in an entertaining way. It is written as if the animals are presenting themselves to the reader. The book was written at the request of school librarians who purchased my fantasy series for middle readers featuring the megafauna of Australia. They asked for an entertaining book for younger readers with illustrations of the animals. A series of illustrated books will follow featuring two of the animals interacting as they would have in the wild. Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, many large and unusua... View More...
Nowadays, going to the dentist is a safe and usually painless experience. But that wasn't always the case. In past centuries, the only cure for a decayed tooth was to yank it out - without anaesthetic, and with only the beating of a drum to numb your senses and drown out your screams. Read on, if you dare - and learn how lucky we are to live in modern times. View More...
When did the first life forms appear on Earth? Why was the Roman Empire so successful? When was writing first invented? Inside this book find out how our world has been shaped by historical events, from the first humans through to modern times. Learn all about how and where early civilizations developed and how great events have shaped the world we know today. View More...
What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed such as underground tunnels, abandoned towns, ancient cave paintings, and an emperor's lost tomb. View More...
What if you wanted to send a message that only a few people could understand? That is when you would use secret signs. Readers will be intrigued by the examples of codes and ciphers used by ancient and modern armies, organizations with secret rituals, mysterious designs etched into the ground, symbols of ancient royalty, and stone buildings and statues whose purpose are no longer known. View More...
