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Matthew Flinders

By Carole Wilkinson
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In Matthew Flinders by Carole Wilkinson, young readers are introduced to the adventurous life of the famed British navigator and cartographer who circumnavigated Australia. The book captures Flinders' daring journeys and explores how his discoveries significantly contributed to charting the Australian coastline. Aimed at a younger audience, it combines historical fact with engaging storytelling, making history accessible and exciting.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you're captivated by the fascinating stories of historical figures and their adventurous journeys. With engaging storytelling suitable for young readers, the book brings to life the exploits of an intrepid explorer, offering insights into the world of discovery and adventure, rich with historical detail and captivating illustrations.

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Matthew Flinders

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Matthew Flinders was a country boy who wanted to be a sailor. He lived at a time when ocean voyages took months, sometimes years. His life at sea was full of adventure and danger. He was the first to sail all the way around Australia.

He drew the first complete map of the continent. Sailing was a dangerous business in Matthew’s time that could end in shipwreck, disease or death. He wanted to make it safer for sailors by making his map as accurate as possible.

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Matthew Flinders by Carole Wilkinson is highly recommended for young readers, as it beautifully presents the explorer's journeys with engaging storytelling and stunning illustrations by Prue Pittock. The book is praised for its clear depiction of Flinders' travels and the intricate maps he created. It also includes a glossary, timeline, and detailed illustrations that enrich the narrative, making it a valuable educational resource for understanding the early mapping of Australia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742034935

Publisher: Wild Dog Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 July 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wild Dog Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Prue Pittock
  • Illustrated by Prue Pittock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Carole Wilkinson Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature

About the Author

Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning children’s author who writes historical fiction and non-fiction. She is best known for her much-loved Dragonkeeper double trilogy set in Han Dynasty China. Prue Pittock was born in Melbourne, Australia. After studying art and design she worked in advertising, which led to her dream job, illustrating and designing. Prue is an award-winning illustrator.

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