Avoid being a convict sent to Australia!
Costain, Meredith2005
Book
Illustrated throughout, this book gives an insight into the harsh realities faced by convicts under the old penal system, and the beginnings of colonial enterprise. Informative captions and a glossary make this an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for 7-11 year olds.
Main title:
Avoid being a convict sent to Australia! / written by Meredith Costain ; illustrated by David Antram.
Imprint:
Brighton : Book House, 2005.
Collation:
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781904642787 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.68099409033J994.02364.680994COS994
Language:
English
Subject:
Penal colonies -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners, Transportation of -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literatureBritish -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature
BRN:
1461591