Gold Rush in Australia Teaching Tactics includes 2 work books: Book 1 Module 1 - Gold Rush history Module 2 - The People of the Gold Rush Book 2 Module 3 - The Eureka Stockade Module 4 - Life in the 1850's Designed by and for teachers, the 4 modules for each series are the perfect tools for improving children's learning with over 80 pages of information and activities, suitable for grades 1-6. Activities include spelling words, craft lessons, self-assessment, creative thinking, word searches and creative writing.

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Designed by and for teachers, the 4 modules for each series are the perfect tools for improving children's learning with over 80 pages of information and activities, suitable for grades 1-6. Activities include spelling words, craft lessons, self-assessment, creative thinking, word searches and creative writing. This set of Teaching Tactics includes 3 teaching sets: Currency Around the World: Module 1 - Where did money come from? Module 2 - Early trading: the barter system. Book 2 Module 3 - Money making. Module 4 - How to get your money and what to do with it Australia: Book 1 Module 1 - Australian History Module 2 - Origin of the Flag. Book 2 Module 3 - Australian Heroes and Icons. Module 4 - The States and Territories. Gold Rush in Australia Module 1 - Gold Rush history. Module 2 - The People of the Gold Rush. Book 2 Module 3 - The Eureka Stockade. Module 4 - Life in the 1850's. Quick View

"Rose and Olive spend a day out bush helping to gather the pandanus leaves for making bags and baskets...They collect the colour that the bags will be, from special plants and berries. It is a hard day's work but worth it!" Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

A visually beautiful and educationally informative version of a traditionally favourite ABC book. Unique handpainted silk illustrations shimmer from page to page. Informative tongue twisters written using alliteration will delight all ages. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Everyday, Antonio and his family eat together at the big wooden table. Antonio's mother is happy when everyone is there. Then each day for a week someone is missing from the table. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

The sun is shining and the sea is singing. Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. But all of a sudden, the sun goes, the wind blows and the green umbrella flies bowling and bobbing away.. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Max's baby sister, Daisy, is gorgeous! But is she going to talk? "Say moo" says Mum. "Say neigh" says Dad. But Daisy just sticks her bottom in the air and says nothing, until one day.. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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The day that Dougal is left out in the rain and ends up at a garbage dump, he thinks life is over. But it's really just the beginning. Soon he will find friends and a perfect home. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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"Ginger McFlea will not clean her teeth, no matter how hard everyone tries to make her! While her brother Jasper loves using his toothbrush, Ginger gives hers to her pet turtle.." Will encourage the most reluctant toddler! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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Most of the time, the only sign Jack sees of his Dad is a cold teabag left on the kitchen sink. But when they go on holidays, Jack sees an unexpected, fun, side of his Dad! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

From the creators of the much-loved All Through the Year comes a journey through a week in the life of an Australian family, celebrating those precious days that have no plans. In this beautifully illustrated book, the rhyming text takes you through the busy week of school and family activities – but then.. take a breath as: …. Sunday comes around, Clocks seem to slow their hands, And Mum and Dad don’t rush about, They say, “We are not going out, Today we have no plans”. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Hey diddle diddle, You all know the riddle, A cow jumps over the moon.. But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap? Author Tony Wilson says ”It’s a story about perseverance. It’s a story about training. It’s a story about cows smacking into meteorites and hot air balloons, and sand dunes. It’s also a story about friends helping a cow in need. And it’s a story about triumph.” Includes 4 books and one CD. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her family. Along the way it becomes softer, sleepier, bigger, even peanut-buttery. But when the hug runs away, Lucy discovers that it's not so easy to get it back.. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

This sumptuous book invites us to closely observe the birds, plants and animals that inhabit the unique environment of Kakadu, through an understanding of the six Aboriginal seasons. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available

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A stunning interactive environmental picture book illustrating the unique ecosystems of North Queensland. Nine ecosystems are explored and brought to life on the page. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

What is Old Tom to do? If he cannot catch Belinda then he cannot milk her. And if he cannot milk her there will be no milk for the dog, no milk for the cat and no milk for Old Tom! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors, carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach. It is an Australian summer. The sun is shining, the gulls are screeching and the sea is singing... What gently unfolds is the special relationship between and grandchild and grandfather. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"David is frightened by the sea, but when he finds a conch shell, he can hear the sea. This beautifully illustrated story takes readers into the magic of a child's fantasy world". Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

One warm, sunny morning, a donkey, a cow, a pig, a sheep and a tiny little mouse decide to go for a row in a boat. An Australian classic! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Some grannies have thin legs, fat knees, friendly smiles or big soft laps. Our granny has a wobbly bottom... Every granny is different, and every granny is special, particularly yours. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"Stickybeak is a duck. He is a school pet and visits students on the weekends. This weekend, Stickybeak shows Mum he is a duck with a mind of his own!" Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"We walk this same brown earth" In this, picture book, we see through the eyes of a young Aboriginal girl into life as it would have been two hundred years ago. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Bob Graham tells the story of one family's camping holiday at the beach where they must share with a bus load of school kids and The Disciples of Death motorbike gang! Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Slinky Malinki, a cheeky and friendly cat by day, is a master pilferer by night. Children will learn about rhythm and rhyme as they follow the hilarious antics of Slinky Malinki. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

"Who are you?" asked the small glossy creature. "Am I one of yours?" Little Platypus is feeling lonely. He does not know where he belongs. How can he find a friend who is the same? Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View