Avoid being a convict sent to Australia!
Costain, Meredith2005
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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 ofnon-fiction texts for 7-11 year olds.
Main title:
Imprint:
Brighton : Book House, 2005.
Collation:
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Series:
The danger zone
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
19046427729781904642770
Language:
English
Subject:
Penal colonies -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners, Transportation -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePrisoners -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literatureBritish -- Australia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literaturePenal colonies -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 18th century -- AustraliaPrisoners, Transportation -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 18th century -- Great BritainPrisoners -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 18th century -- AustraliaBritish -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 18th century -- Australia
Index terms:
Crime
BRN:
410785
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