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1788 – 1913
Australia began as a British penal colony with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Over time, free settlers joined, leading to the development of cities and the expansion of agriculture and mining. The discovery of gold in the 1850s sparked a gold rush, bringing wealth and new immigrants. This period also saw significant impacts on Indigenous peoples, including displacement and conflict. By 1901, the colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia, paving the way for modern nationhood.
Picture books
Bob the Railway Dog
True story of a dog who rode the rails in the early days of Australia’s railroad
Chapter books
Our Australian Girl: The Poppy Stories
Four-book collection about a fictional Australian girl who follows her brother to the goldfields
Our Australian Girl: The Grace Stories
Four-book collection about a fictional Australian girl traveling from England to be a servant
Nanberry: Black Brother White
Engaging novel about an English book sent as part of the First Fleet
Nanberry: Black Brother White
True story of two adopted brothers facing Australian colonization from either side
I Escaped The Prison Island
Exciting story of two young English brothers escaping a penal island in Australia
Non-fiction books
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