Best Selling Books by Nicolas Brasch

Explore the processes and responsibilities of the middle tier of Australian government. Read about how state and territory governments function as part of our democracy, how state and territory governments are elected, and the roles that the opposition, independent members and minor parties play. Age 10+.

Explosions and fake blood! Aliens from outer space and life-sized dinosaurs! Characters that disappear by magic and entirely fictional worlds! Special effects have been an important part of the film industry since it began. Today, the technologies used to create these visual illusions are very advanced. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the techniques used to make special effects, and the people who use their creativity and expertise to bring movies to life.

Traces the establishment of the colony of New South Wales through a series of primary sources.

Dan and his dad go fishing ... but they catch something other than fish!

Australia has three levels of government: local government, state and territory government and federal government. Political parties make up a very important part of the Australian political system at every level of government, and each party has many differences and similarities. Discover the facts about Government in Australia in this series designed to support the study of civics in Australia. Suitable for 10+ year olds.

Work is a very important part of our lives. Many people start thinking of what they want to do while they are still at school. They have dreams and aspirations. But not everyone ends up doing what they hoped to do. Some people end up doing jobs that most people find distasteful or really hard. It is these jobs that this series is about! Ages 7-12.

This Bug Club Independent package contains 447 books. Reception/P1-Year 6/P7 For ages 4-11 211 KS1 fiction books and 94 KS1 non-fiction books, 102 KS2 fiction books and 40 KS2 non-fiction books Lilac-Red Plus bands

So you want to be prime minister? It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, a snappy dresser or a messy eater. Australia's prime ministers have had very different backgrounds - Paul Keating managed a rock band and Chris Watson swept up horse manure. You have a better than average chance if your first name is John and you were born in Victoria. Read this handbook of helpful hints and you could be the next prime minister.

Each title in this series profiles 11 young Australians who have significantly succeeded in their chosen field. This series will be a great resource when covering SOSE units 4 and 5: 'identity and values', 'achievers and challenges' and 'roles and responsibilities'. Each entry includes a factfile on each person, giving a snapshot of their life and contributions, and a quote from the person and a quote about the person. 10-14 yrs.

Some animals have clever ways of hiding. They disguise themselves to hide from an enemy or to catch food.

This book is part of a compelling series posing and answering intriguing Science questions that upper primary students are curious about. Focusing on time related issues it presents information via 13 engaging question-and-answer spreads. The pages are highly visual and engaging, to assist understanding of sometimes quite complex concepts and processes. Each question is posed on a double-page spread and maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, annotated photos and illustrations, and timelines are

Quiros - Torres - Dirck Hartog - Abel Tasman and his expedition to Van Dieman's Land - William Dampier and the expedition in The Roebuck - Some useful internet sites - Timeline.

Australia has three levels of government: local government, state and territory government and federal government. Political parties make up a very important part of the Australian political system at every level of government, and each party has many differences and similarities. Discover the facts about Government in Australia in this series designed to support the study of civics in Australia. Suitable for 10+ year olds.

"The first convicts arrived in Australia on the First Fleet in January 1788. They had been sentenced in Britain to transportation to New South Wales for a range of crimes. Once in Australia, their jail was the land all around them and they were put to work to build the colony and grows its food. Britain continued to send convicts to the Penal colonies set up around Australia until 1868. Find out what life was like for convicts, what happened to them if they committed further crimes, and how some became famous in this colourful series."--Heinemann Library website.