Illustrated by Errol Nathaniel
This accessible, readable and informative history of Australia - from Federation in 1901 to the present day - is designed to give children an overview of the history of this country through the tumultuous 20th century. Packed with facts and interesting detail, it covers all the important milestones including: Federation, the World Wars, the Great Depression, the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the minerals boom and post-war immigration. Fascinating social history is also included: how Australian entertainment has changed through the decades, the change to decimal currency, life on the land, trade and industry and women in the workplace.
Clear and concise text is accompanied by contemporary photographs and illustrations, which gives readers a glimpse into the life and the times, as well as providing a visual journey through the pages of the book.
