Collection: Junior Local History

"It is intended for all levels of readership and aims to present a concise, factual and representative history of the city of Melbourne. It also aims to provide answers to the wide range of enquiries typically inspired by the affection that Melbournians and visitors to Melbourne hold for the city...

Spell a picture not a word? That's the craziest thing I've heard! Crazy? Maybe - all the same, find the letters; that's the game. An introduction to typographic design for children of all ages. The first book of its kind, Letters From Melbourne improves letter recognition, observation, spelling a...

"In this book, you will get to imagine that you are an insect living in Melbourne's parks! Imagine drinking nectar from flowers, flying over the swings, or crawling on the ground in between blades of grass. You will also get to learn some words in the Boon wurrung Aboriginal language. Do you know...

Word by word, sound by sound, sight by familiar sight, this is a book that evokes the spirit of Melbourne. Take a meander through Melbourne's iconic landmarks and hidden gems, and soak up the distinct Melbourne atmosphere, page by page. No ordinary word-book, and no ordinary city guide, Melbourne...

Kulin Nation country is abundant with waterways essential to the way the traditional owners have lived for more than 40,000 years. Those same crucial waterways are where the first ships of European settlers found safe harbour in their trips of exploration. What they found would determine the deve...

Welcome to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. We are part of this land and the land is part of us. This is where we come from. Wominjeka Wurundjeri balluk yearmenn koondee bik. Welcome to Country."--Back cover.