In clear, succinct language that both children and adults will appreciate, Don Watson weaves together the many strands of our nation’s past, guiding us from the ancient lands of Gondwana, through human settlement, colonisation, waves of migration, to the challenges facing our diverse nation today. Each 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.

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