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Our Country: Ancient Wonders

Our Country: Ancient Wonders

by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac
Paperback
Publication Date: 02/08/2023

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Now in paperback, this first book in the Our Country series takes readers on a journey across Australia to marvel at our unique geology and geography.

Our home is an ancient land.

In every corner of Australia, wonders are waiting for curious explorers.

With each vibrant fact-filled page of this unique book, readers will visit different natural wonders across all states and territories. See the prehistoric beasts that roamed the land in Winton, venture through the lava-formed caves at Undara, experience the fiery glow of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, and more!

Adventure is out there . . . Our country is calling.

ISBN:
9781760658083
9781760658083
Category:
Picture books
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
02-08-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
40
Dimensions (mm):
251x260mm

Our Country: Ancient Wonders describes a journey around Australia visiting natural wonders dating back millions, even billions of years. Written for children but will be enjoyed by adults this book will entice readers to explore their own country and find out about some quite stunning places that have existed since ancient times . . . Each place visited has a double page spread and is beautifully illustrated. The author shares history, geography and geology with readers and importantly shares a connection to Country throughout. A wonderful book for home, school or public library.
ReadPlus

The delightful illustrations bring the geography and geology to life, and it is all presented in an easy-to-understand and accessible way that all levels of education can use in a variety of areas of study across the curriculum.

At a time when travel remains so tricky, this is a book that is a must-have in both the home and school library.
The Bottom Shelf Blog

Although this is a non-fiction book, there are narrative and lyrical elements in the illustrations and lines like, Old rocks tell time in our country. Vibrant illustrations bring each attraction to life and entice readers to visit. As well as being a great addition to home libraries, this is a fantastic resource for classrooms and school libraries.
Reading Time

This is a brilliant geography and travel book featuring some of the most stunning ancient sites around Australia. With a map to follow the journey, this is an enticing trip around the natural wonders of Australia.
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