{"product_id":"b098d55bhh","title":"The Story of Australia: For the young (and the curious)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modern classic: Don Watson’s history of Australia for children of the twenty-first century\u003cbr\u003e\nHistory told so well it gives us a better idea of who we are – and what we might become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story of Australia  weaves together the many strands of our nation’s past – ancient and indigenous, colonial and contemporary – to create a fascinating history for all readers, young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn clear, succinct language that both children and adults will appreciate, Watson guides readers from the ancient lands of Gondwana, through human settlement, colonisation and waves of migration, to the challenges facing our diverse nation today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach era is brought to life in a series of beautifully illustrated spreads that capture a particular event or development – or give a snapshot of ordinary Australians at the time. Each chapter ends with a profile of a person, from the oldest Australian ever discovered, Mungo Woman, to pop icon Kylie Minogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story of Australia  will be treasured by children and families for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Watson is the author of many acclaimed books for adults, including  Caledonia Australis, Recollections of a Bleeding Heart, American Journeys, The Bush  and  Watsonia . This is his first work for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67923628228853,"sku":"YSL50543","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/8774\/8597\/files\/81zz-JQyXKS._SY1500.jpg?v=1793672203","url":"https:\/\/www.newbooks.store\/products\/b098d55bhh","provider":"NewBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}