Most Popular Books by Nicolas Brasch

This series presents information on the history, instruments, great composers, well-known compositions, famous musicians and legendary performers of different types of music. Upper primary - lower secondary, ages 10-14.

Bartering came before money. People swapped one kind of good or service for another. Bartering still goes on today.

This series brings to life significant events of the past through the accounts of people who were there at the time - the eyewitnesses. See history through the eyes of the everyday Australians who lived it. Each book features interviews, diary and journal entries, newspaper articles and official documents. The emphasis is on presenting primary source material that offers different points of view on a single event, thus exposing the reader to a number of opinions and offering them the opportunity to draw their own conclusions based on the evidence. Suitable for 13+ year olds. World War II: 1939-1945 chronicles the events leading up to World War II, and Australia''s involvement in several important Allied campaigns. It also explores the war''s impact on the lies of Australian servicemen and women, as well as Australians supporting the war effort at home. Specially selected extracts from primary sources bring this period of Australian history to life!

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. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. PENAL COLONIES gives a good impression of what a convict faced prior to and during the voyage to Australia. Read what convict life was like in the penal settlements across Australia, and how the treatment of convicts differed from place to place.

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. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. FAMOUS AND INFAMOUS CONVICTS introduces a number of convicts who became well known, either through infamy or achievement. All were sentenced to transportation - some tried to escape and lived as fugitives or bushrangers, while others served their time and went on to make their livings as free members of society.

Eddie was walking home from school. As he came around a corner, he saw that the jewellery shop had been robbed. All the jewellery had been taken...

"Australia is a nation built on migration or the movement of people from one country to another, and this book provides an in-depth examination of the experiences of people from various Asian nations who have made Australia their home since 1788. The reasons why these people came and when they came are presented, supported by graphs, contemporary and historical photos and biographical stories of particular individuals. The Asian nations from which people have come to Australia and which are covered in this book include: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, South-East Asia and Japan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. There is also a timeline showing the significant events in the story of migration from Asia to Australia."--Provided by publisher.

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Siena College, a Roman Catholic secondary school for girls in Camberwell, shares seventy-five stories of people who have been a part of the rich tapestry of life at the College over the past 75 years.

These books detail the history of migration to Australia from most of the continents and look as the reasons behind the movement of peoples. They also discuss the benefits derived from migration and look at several ''success stories''.

Timber is one of the most valuable, versatile and timeless resources. For thousands of years, humans have used timber for everything from fuel, to paper, to musical instruments.

This book is part of a compelling series posing and answering intriguing Technology questions that upper primary students are curious about.Focusing on amazing man-made built structures it presents information via thirteen engaging question-and-answer spreads. The highly visual and engaging content assists students understanding of sometimes quite complex concepts and processes. Questions and posed and answered using a number of different methods, including text chains, maps, graphs, tim

Artists from cultures all around the world create artworks that help us to see the world in new ways. One way to know more about artists and their artworks is to interview experts who work with art.