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Where Is Here? 350 Years Of Exploring Australia

By Tim Flannery
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Where Is Here? 350 Years Of Exploring Australia by Tim Flannery takes young readers on a captivating journey through Australia's discovery and exploration. The book presents a vivid chronicle of European explorers and their experiences as they encountered the continent, highlighting both triumphs and challenges. With engaging storytelling and rich historical detail, it opens a window into the diverse landscapes and cultures they encountered, inviting children to explore Australia's history with curiosity and wonder.
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You might enjoy this captivating exploration of Australia's rich and diverse history, thoughtfully tailored for younger readers. Through engaging tales and vivid illustrations, it introduces children to the remarkable journeys that have shaped the land down under over 350 years.

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Anthology of the remarkable writings of the explorers of Australia from the seventeenth century to the present day. Dampier, Cook, Sturt, Mitchell and Wills as well as a host of other unforgettable travellers are here. Ages 8+.

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Where is Here?- 350 Years of Exploring Australia is the YA edition of Tim Flannery's bestselling anthology, The Explorers.The Explorers is Tim Flannery's compulsively readable anthology of the remarkable writings of the explorers of Australia from the seventeenth century to the present day. Dampier, Cook, Sturt, Mitchell and Wills as well as a host of other unforgettable travellers are here.

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Where Is Here? 350 Years Of Exploring Australia by Tim Flannery provides an intriguing exploration of Australia's history aimed at younger readers. Reviewers appreciate its engaging storytelling and rich illustrations that successfully captivate children’s imaginations. It is praised for making complex history accessible and enjoyable for kids, with a narrative that both educates and entertains.

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ISBN: 9781921145810

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 304

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