The little Aussie fact book : everything you need to know about Australia in one handy volume
Nicholson, Margaret2006
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Packed with information about Australia's past and present - its famous people and places, its government and economy, and its flora and fauna.
Main title:
The little Aussie fact book : everything you need to know about Australia in one handy volume / by Margaret Nicholson
Author:
Imprint:
Camberwell Penguin Books 2006
Collation:
314 p. colour illustrations maps
Audience:
Upper primary
Contents:
Past: prehistory; Aboriginal history and culture; Terra Australis Incognita; Famous navigators; Famous explorers; A helping hand with Australian history; The way we were; A nation coming of age (1901-2000); The dawn of a new century; Place: Geography; Time zones; Australia in perspective; Australia in Antarctica; Profile: Population; Flags; Coat of arms; Anthems; Civilian honour awards; Colours; Public holidays and special days; Powers: Levels of government; Judicial system; Payments, purchases, production: Income and expenditure; Balance of payments; Australian agriculture; Mineral resources; The Australian economy; The Australian stock market; The fiscal clock; Extimated average weekly earnings; Currency; Parts: Australian Capital Territory; New South Wales; Victoria; Queensland; South Australia; Western Australia; Tasmania; Northern Territory; People and performances: Prime ministers; Architects; Aviators; People in business; Cartoonists; Innovators; Scientists and medicos; Literature; Threatre; Radio; Television; Film actors; Film-makers; Rock/pop music; Country music; Popular music; Classical music; Orchestras; Ballet; Opera; Art; Sport; Sporting highlights; Perceptions: Books; Films; Songs and poems; Platypuses, plants, parrots: Mammals; Reptiles and amphibians; Earthworms; Insects; Arachnids; Marine organisms; Birds; Plants; Palate: Dinky-di recipes; Phrases; Beach safety guide.
ISBN:
9780143003311 (pbk 0143003313 pbk)
Dewey class:
994.002 LIT
Local class:
994.002
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
138486
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 994.002 LIT | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |