Christopher Cheng

Linsay Knight

In conjunction with the Powerhouse Museum comes this comprehensive guide to Australia's most innovative inventions as well as their amazing creators. Full of facts, photos and fun surprises for curious kids and grown-ups alike. Imagine a world without wi-fi or clothes lines or lawnmowers or Vegemite or dual-flush toilets or even mousetraps. Weird, huh? These are just a few of the many inventions that have been created by clever Australians to solve some of life's difficult problems. PROBLEM: How do you find clues that are invisible to the naked eye at a crime scene? PROBLEM: How do you help a deaf person to hear everyday sounds? PROBLEM: How do you access the internet without having to plug in your computer? In Australia's Greatest Inventions and Innovations, you will find out about our nation's most ingenious inventions, their makers, and how to turn a bright idea into a useful creation. Be inspired!

Australia's Greatest Inventions and Innovations

Top stories specially chosen for 5 year olds! Authors include Janeen Brian, Sophie Masson, Bill Condon and lots more! Twelve princesses with a secret, a problem with bubblegum, a very hungry boy, a girl who likes exploring, a very popular dog, a class visiting ducklings, a postman with a problem and mysterious bush creatures . . . you'll find all these in Stories for 5 Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too. This age-specific collection makes it super easy for gift-giving!

Stories for Five Year Olds

Gripping stories specially chosen for 8 year olds! Authors include Andy Griffiths, R.A. Spratt, Colin Thompson and lots more! Grandparents from hell, a vegetarian giant, a magic carpet, a cat on a mission, an unusual Christmas display, an extraordinary spacecraft, an alien tortoise, the battle for a toe, cakes and more cakes and a trick that backfires . . . you'll find all these in Stories for 8 Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too. This age-specific collection makes it super easy for gift-giving!

Stories For Eight Year Olds

Super-fun stories specially chosen for 7-year-olds! Lulu Bell and an injured penguin, a school play spectacular, holidays at Pop’s farm, scary fairies, a lost goblin princess, a shark for a best friend, a homework disaster, Draggle the bedraggled dragon, two queen dolls, ducks and dogs, a strawberry thief and Clementine Rose's first day of school . . . You’ll find all these in Stories for 7-Year-Olds. And you’ll find some of your favourite Australian authors, too. After you’ve read one, you’ll want to read them all!

Stories For Seven Year Olds

Clare Scott-Mitchell

Kathlyn Griffith

30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN samples some of the best stories for children that Australia has to offer uaa combination of old favourites and contemporary classics in one collection aimed at upper primary school readers (7 to 11 year olds). This collection has a lively, up-beat tone that will have both children and adults chuckling. Children can read the stories themselves, while teachers and parents will find them excellent for reading aloud. Entertaining black and white illustrations from Gregory Rogers add to the enjoyment of each story. This is a collection to inspire the imaginations of Australian children and reflect what is special about growing up in Australia. 100 AUSTRALIAN POEMS FOR CHILDREN was extremely well received by teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents, and was seen to fill a gap in the market for high-quality anthologies of Australian literature for children. With 30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN, Random House Australia will continue to meet that need.

30 Australian Stories for Children

"Chosen with 7 year olds in mind, this is an energetic collection of wonderful children's stories. These 25 stories are written by some of New Zealand's leading writers for children such as Kate de Goldi, Barbara Else, Sandy McKay and Jane Buxton, as well as other seasoned and up-and-coming writers. These stories are perfect to read aloud, plus they are also great for those children who are reading on their own"--Publisher information.

Stories for Nine Year Olds

Top stories specially chosen for 5 year olds! Authors include Janeen Brian, Ursula Dubosarksy, Victor Kelleher and lots more! Two toy gorillas, twelve princesses with a secret, a problem with bubblegum, a very hungry boy, a girl who likes exploring, a very popular dog, a class visiting ducklings, a postman with a problem, mysterious bush creatures and a gorilla adventure ... you'll find all these in Stories for 5 Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too. Once you start reading, you won't want to stop!

Andrew Delahunty

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