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What's the Big Idea
Inventions that Changed the World
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Australians are an inventive lot. From the innovative tools and equipment of our First Nations people to the pioneering solutions of colonial times and hi-tech minds of today, Australians have risen to the challenge of problem solving.
Also, Vegemite. We can’t explain that but we love it anyway.
Also, Vegemite. We can’t explain that but we love it anyway.
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What's the Big Idea by Sue Lawson and Karen Tayleur has been well-received for its engaging approach to encouraging creativity and innovation among young readers. The book is praised for its colourful illustrations and interactive elements, which effectively capture the imagination of children. It is considered both educational and entertaining, making it a recommended choice for fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in kids.
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ISBN: 9781742036267
Publisher: Wild Dog Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 August 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Wild Dog Books
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 44
About the Author
Sue Lawson is an award-winning author. Her books have won the Australian Family Therapists’ Award for Children’s Literature and have been short-listed for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards. Karen Tayleur has worked in advertising, publishing, and the arts for over 30 years. From copywriter to typesetter, author, editor and publisher, she has had the chance to work with some incredibly talented creators over that time. (Including her co-author, Sue Lawson.) Karen’s latest book with Wild Dog Books is Show Me the Money which she co-authored with Sue.
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