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A biography is the story of a person's life so the person is the central character. If they have written it themselves, it is an autobiography. Biographies are usually true. |
Meet Ned Kelly by
Ned Kelly was a notorious bushranger. He lived in Australia's earliest days. He was daring and clever and bold. In a suit made of iron, he battled police. And his story is still being told. From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary Mackillop, Captain Cook to Douglas Mawson, the Meet... series of picture books tells the exciting stories of the men and women who shaped Australian history.
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Boomerang and Bat by
In 1868 a determined team of Aboriginal cricketers set off on a journey across the world to take on England's best. Led by star all-rounder Johnny Mullagh, and wearing caps embroidered with a boomerang and a bat, they delighted crowds with their exceptional skill. From the creators of Jandamarra, this is the remarkable story of the real first eleven.
Amazing Grace : an adventure at sea by
Grace Bussell became involved in the rescue of passengers and crew from the stricken ship, S.S. Georgette. Grace and their stockman, Sam Isaacs , saddled up their horses and headed to Caldardup Bay near Redgate Beach where the S. S. Georgette was shipwrecked. Grace and Sam rode their horses down the rocky cliff face and into the raging surf, urging the frantic victims to grab hold, as they lead their horses back to shore. Grace and Sam would continue to ride back into ocean until everyone was safely on shore. Some of the passengers made it safety to shore on their own but Grace and Sam were responsible for saving many of the fifty survivors. The survivors were later taken to Wallcliffe where they were looked after by the Bussell family.
William Bligh by
"William Bligh: a stormy story of tempestuous times" unpeels the layers of some of the most incredible circumstances in Australia's colonial history. Some people may have heard of the famous Mutiny on the Bounty; others may have heard of the Rum Rebellion coup; but the details in and around these events are largely unknown and truly extraordinary. This is precisely what the latest book reveals. Beautifully written by Michael Sedunary and complimented with the stunning artwork of Australia's most prominent ceramic artist, Bern Emmerichs - this is an exceptional book.
Ned Kelly and the green sash by
Ned Kelly and the green sash is a window into the character of a poor boy, once honoured for his bravery, who grew up to become Australia's most notorious bushranger.
Who Is J. K. Rowling? by
In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic.
Meet Douglas Mawson by
This book tells the story of the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. Douglas Mawson led the first Australian expedition to the Antarctic. It tells the story of how Mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent.
Meet Banjo Paterson by
The bush poet Banjo Paterson is one of Australia's most loved poets. This is the story of how he came to write his legendary ballads "The Man from Snowy River" and "Waltzing Matilda."
For the right to learn: Malala Yousafzai's story by
She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban's rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. She survived to continue the fight. See how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.
The Queen by
Richard Brassey provides insight into the life of the woman who soon will be our longest-reigning monarch - with fun facts, hilarious anecdotes and fascinating info!
Women Who Dared by
Women have been doing amazing, daring, and dangerous things for years, but they're rarely mentioned in our history books as adventurers, daredevils, or rebels. This new compilation of brief biographies features women throughout history who have risked their lives for adventure--many of whom you may not know, but all of whom you'll WANT to know, such as: * Annie Edson Taylor, the first person who dared to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel * Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman who dared to fly in space * Helen Gibson, the first woman who dared to be a professional stunt person * And many more! This is the perfect read for anyone who wants to know what it means to explore, discover, play, climb, and fight like a girl!
Good night stories for rebel girls : 100 tales of extraordinary women by
"What if the princess did not marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut or an activist? What if the jealous step sisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom?
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives. From Marie Curie to Malala, Ada Lovelace to Zaha Hadid, this book brings together the stories of scientists, artists, politicians, pirates and spies. Each double-page spread contains a mini-biography written in the style of a modern fairy tale and a full-page portrait capturing the spirit of each heroine, by one of the sixty female artists from across the globe who were commissioned to illustrate the book.
Meet Nancy Bird Walton by
Nancy Bird Walton grew up during the golden age of aviation. By the time she was 13, Nancy knew she wanted to fly. When she was 18 Nancy studied under the famous aviator Charles Kingsford Smith. This is the story of how Nancy began her career as Australia's first female commercial pilot.
The life of Anne Frank by
Will I ever be able to write something great, will I ever become a journalist or a writer? I hope so, oh, I hope so very much, because writing allows me to record everything, all my thoughts, ideals and fantasies.' This is what Anne Frank confided in her diary on 5 April 1944. Her wish did come true, but she herself was never to know that. Anne died in March 1945 in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. She was fifteen years old.This book tells the story of her life and shows it in the context of world events and World War Two. It answers the many questions that people ask. Where did Anne Frank come from? Why did she have to go into hiding? What did she write in her diary? How was she betrayed? What happened to her after she was arrested? How did her diary survive? It is illustrated with dozens of photographs of Anne, her family and friends.