Explores the movement of, and interaction between, people before the 1800's.

Once there was nothing. Then there was something . . . Come on a fascinating journey through time - from the explosive beginnings of our planet through the formation of the Australian landscape, from the deeply entrenched history of our Indigenous people to modern-day Australia. Beginning with the creation of our country's landmass and climate, 'Australian Story: An Illustrated Timeline' presents the key moments in our country's geographical, faunal and floral formation, and later human settlement. Illustrated with a striking collection of photographs and images from the NLA's digital collection, this is history for children like never before. A fascinating snapshot of our country, 'Australian Story' tells who we once were, who we are today . . . and where we are going.

Blake'Â,,s Spelling Guide is a vital tool for anyone wanting t o be a great speller. It contains information about how to:Â, represent spoken words in written formÂ, app ly the rules and conventions of English spellingÂ, change words to ÂefitÂ,, the grammar of written text Practice exercises (with answers) and a comprehensive glossary are included to help studen ts improve their knowledge and understanding of spelling. There a re also 12 Word Lists for quick reference covering:Â, homonymsÂ, homophonesÂ, antonymsÂ, frequently misspelt wordsÂ, Latin and Greek rootsÂ, homographsÂ, prefixesÂ, suffixesÂ, compound w ordsÂ, high-Â Â...frequency words The guide also in cludes Curriculum Correlation tables that link the content to the new Au stralian Curriculum and is an ideal resource for all primary students. A nswers for the TRY THIS activities are also provided.

This user-friendly guide is a vital reference for Year 5 students wanting to approach the Year 5 NAPLAN tests with confidence. This book will help them to develop knowledge and understanding of the types of questions in the NAPLAN tests and the best way to answer them. There are sections on each key aspect of the tests as well as many examples of the different types of questions and explanation of the terms used. The books are divided into four sections: 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Language Conventions 4. Numeracy Each section provides hints and strategies to guide students through a wide variety of practice questions and includes mini tests to help them to prepare for NAPLAN. The answers for all of the tests are provided.