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Explorers: Filling in the Map of Australia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Explorers: Filling in the Map of Australia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris Miles
SeriesOur Stories
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 297,Width 210
ISBN/Barcode 9781742030920
ClassificationsDewey:919.404
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Australia
Imprint Black Dog Books
Publication Date 1 May 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

Every child in Australia's education system studies Australia's explorers at least once. This is 'the' book on the subject. In context, fascinating, concise. Exploring Australia wasn't easy. First, someone had to find it. Then someone had to work out how much of it there was. Then someone had to find out what was in it. From ocean voyages to desert crossings, discover how European explorers put their lives on the line to fill in the map of Australia.

Author Biography

Chris Miles' Who's on the Money? project book was a Notable Book for the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, 2008 CBCA Awards.