Canberra - Federal Capital
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Canberra - Federal Capital
By (Author) Tracey Hawkins
Walker Books Australia
Black Dog Books
1st October 2013
Australia
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
994.71
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 212mm, Height 296mm
192g
Description
In 1901, when the six British colonies of early Australia came together to form one country, a new capital city was proposed. But why was Canberra selected And how did it become an important treasure trove of historical, artistic, sporting and scientific achievement Discover Canberra - the federal capital of our great nation.
Author Bio
Tracey Hawkins is the author of childrens picture books, novels, nonfiction and adult nonfiction. She currently lives in the Australian Capital Territory. Before Tracey started writing for children in 2002, her early writing work was as a crime writing advisor, columnist and consultant. In 2012, Nancy Bentley: The First Australian Female Sailor was short-listed for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and won the Australian Capital Territory Writing and Publishing Awards. Our Stories: Canberra Federal Capital is Traceys first title with Walker Books Australia.
