Our sunburnt country : Australian history for children / author Arthur Baillie ; illustrated by Molly G Johnson
- Bib ID:
- 10011631
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Baillie, Arthur J., 1932-, author
- Edition:
- 3rd edition.
- Description:
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- Whitebridge, NSW : My Homeschool Pty Ltd, 2023
- ©2023
- 142 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
- ISBN:
- 9780980508758 (paperback)
- Summary:
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"Our Sunburnt Country tells the story of Australia's heritage. It includes Aboriginal settlement, Dreamtime stories, European explorers, the First Fleet's arrival, the Rum Rebellion, the establishment of British colonies, mapping of the interior and coastline, the discovery of gold, the Eureka Stockade, bushrangers, Federation and Australia's prime ministers, the growth of industry, the world wars, the 'White Australia Policy' and immigration, natural disasters, the 2000 Olympic Games and moves towards reconciliation with Indigenous Australians including Mabo and National Sorry Day"--Back cover.
- Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names or images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within this work which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the work was created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
- Notes:
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- "Originally published 1964 by Southern Cross Media Pty Limited as Our Sunburnt country : an illustrated history of Australia for children"--Imprint.
- "Revised and expanded edition"--Title page.
- "3rd edition black and white version of 2013 edition"--Imprint.
- Includes index.
- For primary school aged children.
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
- Subject:
- Genre/Form:
- Instructional and educational works
- Other authors/contributors:
- Johnson, Molly G, illustrator
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 2023
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