From kangaroos to Vegemite to mighty Uluru, Australia has many symbols. Discover why Australians have chosen certain animals, objects, buildings and places to represent themselves and their nation.
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum (Humanities and Social Sciences), the new Identity titles ask students: Why are Vegemite and Holdens symbols of Australia? What was Captain Cook doing in the Pacific when he visited Australia? Why do people celebrate St Patrick's Day and Eid-ul-Fitr? What was life like for a convict in Australia?
Reading Level: 30
Reading Age: 8 yrs
Lexile: 950L
24-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.