Peter Rees je autorem několika ceněných knih, které se zabývají významnými postavami a událostmi australské historie. Jeho novinářská kariéra trvající více než čtyři desetiletí mu poskytla hluboký vhled do politického života a společenských témat. Rees se vyznačuje schopností odhalovat neobyčejné příběhy obyčejných lidí a přinášet do popředí zapomenuté hrdiny. Jeho díla často zkoumají témata odvahy, oběti a dopadu jednotlivců na národní dějiny.
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why is the sea salty? Why do boats float? Why do I feel thirsty? You can find the answers to these and other questions about water and weather in Why Do Raindrops Fall?
Len Waters, a Kamilaroi man and skilled pilot, rose to prominence as a fighter pilot in World War II, flying a RAAF Kittyhawk over the Pacific. His accomplishments were remarkable, earning him respect among his peers. After the war, he aspired to join Australia's commercial airline industry, hoping to bridge cultural divides. However, he ultimately became overlooked in Australia’s aviation history. Peter Rees explores Waters' extraordinary journey, shedding light on both his life and the broader societal issues surrounding it, in a poignant and revealing narrative.
By the end of the Great War, forty-five Australian and New Zealand nurses had died on overseas service and over two hundred had been decorated. These were the women who left for war looking for adventure and romance but were soon confronted with challenges for which their civilian lives could never have prepared them. Their strength and dignity were remarkable. Using diaries and letters, Peter Rees takes us into the hospital camps and the wards and the tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. But he also allows the friendships and loves of these courageous and compassionate women to enrich their experiences, and ours. Profoundly moving, Anzac Girls is a story of extraordinary courage and humanity shown by a group of women whose contribution to the Anzac legend has barely been recognised. Peter Rees has changed that understanding forever.
A gathering of odd and interesting facts about Australia.
Focusing on the courageous efforts of over 10,000 Australians in Bomber Command during World War II, the book highlights their perilous missions over enemy territory, where nearly 3,500 lost their lives. Peter Rees shares gripping accounts of their combat experiences and challenges faced upon returning home, where they were met with scorn rather than honor. This compelling narrative serves as a poignant tribute to these overlooked aviators, shedding light on their bravery and sacrifices in the face of extreme adversity.
Exploring the evolution of Australia's currency, this book highlights pivotal events like the Rum Rebellion, gold rushes, and the establishment of the Royal Australian Mint, culminating in the shift to decimal currency in 1966. Bestselling author Peter Rees provides a richly illustrated narrative, featuring exclusive design sketches and rare coin images, offering readers a unique glimpse into the history and significance of Australian coinage.
Where do animals live? Why do wolves howl? Can animals hurt me? You can find the answers to these and other questions about animals in Why Do Crocodiles Snap?
What makes fire burn? Why is water wet? What is air made of? You can find the answers to these and other questions about matter in Why Does Water Freeze?
Reader. Reader. This program helps teachers guide students to develop their literacy skills by encouraging them to listen to, read, view, speak about, write, create and reflect on a variety of types of text.