What If Histories of Australia

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SKU: 9781922615763
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Colonial Settlement: France vs Britain

By Craig Cormick

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What If Histories of Australia by Craig Cormick explores intriguing alternate histories of Australia, inviting young readers to imagine how small changes in events could have led to vastly different outcomes for the country. Through engaging stories, the book encourages children to think creatively about history and consider the impact of chance and decision-making on the world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring fascinating what-if scenarios about Australia's history through engaging and imaginative storytelling. It invites young readers to consider how different decisions could have changed the course of the nation, making history an exciting adventure.

What If Histories of Australia

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An amusing look at the alternative paths that Australian history might have taken.

The What If histories of Australia imagines a very different history of Australia, where the unexpected happens in unexpected ways. Starting by defining the real histories, the book then looks at possible paths of different settlements that history could have taken.

What if Captain Cook’s ship had sunk when it hit the Great Barrier Reef in 1770? And what if he never got back to England with his charts and claim on the land? What if the French settled Australia first, and eventually both King Louis 16th and Napoleon ended up in exile here, fighting over who was the rightful ruler in exile? This What If histories of Australia imagines a very different history of Australia, where the unexpected happens in unexpected ways.

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What If Histories of Australia by Craig Cormick captivates with its imaginative twists on well-known historical events, offering a playful yet educational exploration for young readers. It encourages critical thinking by posing intriguing "what if" scenarios that challenge conventional narratives. Critics appreciate the engaging writing style and the fresh perspective it provides on Australia's past, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922615763

Publisher: Big Sky Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Big Sky Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 190

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Craig Cormick New Zealand and Australia Published

About the Author

Dr Craig Cormick OAM is an award-winning author and science communicator. He has published many more books than he has children and grandchildren (and he has four and three of those respectively). He was born on Dharawal Country – Wollongong – and has lived in the Blue Mountains and Queensland. He currently lives on Ngunnawal land in Canberra. He has been Chair of the ACT Writers Centre, co-host of the literary podcast Secrets from the Green Room, and has edited several magazines and books. He is drawn to stories of people whose voices have been hidden from history. Find him at wwwcraigcormick.com

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