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Canberra - Federal Capital
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Canberra - Federal Capital
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Tracey Hawkins
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| Series | Our Stories |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:32 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 296,Width 212 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781922179319
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| Classifications | Dewey:994.71 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Walker Books Australia
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| Imprint |
Black Dog Books
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| Publication Date |
1 October 2013 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
In 1901, when the six British colonies of early Australia came together to form one country, a new capital city was proposed. But why was Canberra selected? And how did it become an important treasure trove of historical, artistic, sporting and scientific achievement? Discover Canberra - the federal capital of our great nation.
Author Biography
Tracey Hawkins is the author of children's picture books, novels, nonfiction and adult nonfiction. She currently lives in the Australian Capital Territory. Before Tracey started writing for children in 2002, her early writing work was as a crime writing advisor, columnist and consultant. In 2012, Nancy Bentley: The First Australian Female Sailor was short-listed for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and won the Australian Capital Territory Writing and Publishing Awards. Our Stories: Canberra - Federal Capital is Tracey's first title with Walker Books Australia.
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