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1788-1809 Year by Year by Victoria Macleay
Category: Children's | Series: Australian Timelines Ser.
The first 22 years of the colonisation of Australia were tumultuous ones. They began with the arrival of the First Fleet and ended with the aftermath of the only military insurrection Australia has ever experienced. This book covers all the major events the arrival at Botany Bay, the settlement at Sydne ...Show more
An Illustrated Timeline of Transportation (Visual Timelines in History) by Kremena Spengler
Category: Graphic Novels | Series: Visual Timelines in History
How have people traveled and moved goods throughout history, and when were different methods invented? From canoes to trains, cars to airplanes, this book length timeline is packed with all kinds of transportation. Pick a point and start exploring!
Bushrangers by Kenneth Muir
Category: Australian History | Series: Australian Timelines Ser.
This is the story of the wild colonial boys -- the bushrangers who terrorised the highways and back roads of regional Australia for a century from 1788. This diverse group of criminals varied from 'gentlemen' to outright psychopaths, from hold-up merchants to murderers. The book relates how their very d ...Show more
Car (Technology Timelines) by JACKSON TOM
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Technology Timelines
From ancient Egyptian chariots to sleek modern supercars, trace the evolution of our never ending quest for speed. A host of famous vehicles throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make the car such an important part of human history. This book al ...Show more
Entertainment : Screen, Stage & Stars by Jacqueline Morley
Category: Fiction | Series: Timelines
Exploration and Settlement in Colonial Australia by Joel Weston
Category: Children's | Series: Australian Timelines
The Europeans who stepped ashore on 26January 1788 knew next to nothing about the land that was to be their home. Almost immediately they began to explore the region around Sydney Cove, pushing further and further out, uncovering the rich agricultural lands and the hostile, barren landscapes.
Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science by Christine Walske
Category: Science | Series: Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of Earth's systems, cycles, and resources develop? Who first proposed theories about the solar system, lunar phases, and gravity? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in earth and space scie ...Show more
Key Discoveries in Engineering and Design by Christine Walske
Category: Science | Series: Science Discovery Timelines
What smaller scientific discoveries led up to major breakthroughs such as the assembly line, computers, or the Internet? Who first proposed ideas to solve problems? And how did the solutions change over time? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in engineering and design as they investigate ...Show more
Key Discoveries in Life Sciences by Christine Walske
Category: Science | Series: Science Discovery Timelines
How did our knowledge of cells, heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and photosynthesis develop? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early theories to expand and change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in life science as they investigate timelines ...Show more
Key Discoveries in Physical Sciences by Christine Walske
Category: Science | Series: Science Discovery Timelines
Explore the fascinating history of physical science! What are matter, motion, gravity, electricity, magnetism, and substances? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who built upon those early theories to take scientific understanding further? Fascinating timelines provide a visual representation ...Show more
Prime Ministers and Their Governments - A Timeline by Scott Brodie
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Australian Timelines Ser.
This is the story, told in concise detail, of the people who have held the office of Prime Minister of Australia and the governments they presided over. The text is enhanced by quality colour and black-and-white images.
Shogunate Japan and Its Impact Today by Sarah Kemp
Category: History | Series: Asia-Pacific Timelines Ser.
Japans Shogunate period lasted from 1192 to 1867, with only occasional breaks from military government. This is the story of Emperors with prestige but little power, and of Shoguns who used political cunning and military force to control the nation. Dedicated soldiers, known as samurai, fought the Shogu ...Show more