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A list of non-fiction and fiction books in our library collection relating to the topics explored in "Sharing the Planet".

Earth is a place of light, air, water, plants and animals. Earth’s crust contains soil, stone, minerals and fossil fuels. All these things are natural resources. Click on the link to learn more.

Click on the link to find articles on World Book on a range of related topics, including conservation, endangered species, ecosystems, recycling and pollution.

Sustainability is the idea that humans must interact with the environment in a way that ensures there will be enough resources left for future generations. Click on the link to learn more.

Natural resources are materials in or around Earth that are necessary for life. Click on the link to learn more.

Click on the link to find articles on World Book on a range of related topics, including conservation, endangered species, environmental pollution and recycling.

When people live or do things in a way that does not damage the environment or use up too many resources, they are practicing sustainability. Click on the link to learn more.

Click on the link to find articles on World Book on a range of topics related to sustainability, including renewable energy.

A list of non-fiction and fiction books in our library collection relating to the topics explored in "Where We Are in Place and Time".

A collection of videos and articles exploring the histories, cultures and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia is made up of many different and distinct groups, each with their own culture, customs, language and laws. This map attempts to represent the language, social or nation groups of Aboriginal Australia. It shows only the general locations of larger groupings of people which may include clans, dialects or individual languages in a group.

The First Fleet was the expedition that established the first permanent European colony on the continent of Australia. A British naval officer named Arthur Phillip led the expedition and served as the first governor of New South Wales.

A video exploring the lasting impact of the Endeavour’s arrival on Australia’s first people and learning more about Cook’s arrival as seen by the people who were already here.

Ebook. Arthur Philip was appointed captain of the First Fleet and was ordered to establish a settlement in NSW, using convicts as a workforce.

Sextants were used to determine a ship’s latitude. They work by measuring the angle between two objects. The observer sights along a half-silvered mirror at the horizon and manipulates a second mirror until an image of the sun, moon, or a star is directed onto the half-silvered mirror and overlays the horizon. The angle between the horizon and the celestial object is then read off the scale.

Ebook. In 1770, Captain James Cook mapped the east coast of Australia, from Queensland to Victoria, and claimed the east coast for Britain.

Dust Echoes is a children's series revolving around ancient Dreamtime stories, uniquely interpreted by contemporary animators, musicians, artists, writers and actors.

A collection of educational videos relating to The First Fleet, providing information about what it was, who was on board and what life was like, and the impact on Australia.

History of the ships of the First Fleet, including dimensions, the commander in charge and information about who or what they were carrying.

Ebook. Information about the histories, culture and beliefs of First Nations Peoples.

Links to information and history about the First Fleet, including a searchable database of First Fleet convicts and personal accounts.

Explore background information, aligned with the My Place stories, on events and people significant to Australia's history, from First Nations people's stories to today. Download clips and stills from the TV series, as well as teaching activities and student activity sheets.

Objects and artefacts from the National Museum Australia relevant to First Nations peoples, including curriculum-linked information and resources.

Ebook. An exploration of the history of European settlement of Australia.

Key events of the European colonisation of Australia, from 1788.

Key events from the history of European exploration of Australia.

A vast collection of stories for children, folktales, fairy tales and fables from around the world.

A list of non-fiction and fiction books in our library collection relating to the topics explored in "How We Organise Ourselves".

Australia has a federal system of government. Under the federal system, power is divided between three levels of government: federal, state or territory, and local.

As long as people have lived together in communities there have been governments to rule those communities. As the forms of communities grew and changed, governments developed many institutions to help them function.

Rules and laws are guidelines for how people should behave. They are based on ideas about what is right and wrong.

This fact sheet introduces the three levels of government in Australia and lists some of the responsibilities of each level.

Rules and laws are different types of instructions that are designed to help us understand how to participate safely and fairly in groups and society. Though rules and laws can be similar, the consequences of not following laws are much more serious.

The three levels of government is a key feature of the Australian system of government. Discover the roles and responsibilities of the federal Parliament, state and territory parliaments and local councils, and how they work together to deliver services to Australians.

Public Libraries Victoria (PLV), is the peak body for public libraries in Victoria. We represent library services across the state and work together to make our libraries the best they can be. Every community is a little bit different, but our libraries have many things in common. By sharing our resources, combining our buying power and showing how libraries change lives, we have more to invest back into the services our library members value so much. Here you can find information about our organisation, as well as information about libraries throughout Victoria – what we do, how we do it and how you can get involved.

State Library Victoria is one of seven cultural agencies of the Victorian Government. These agencies are overseen by Creative Victoria, part of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. The Library Board of Victoria governs the activities and operation of the Library and reports to the Victorian minister for the arts. Under the direction of the Board, the Executive manages the Library, including its collections, services, programs and responsibilities.

Find government information and services for public hospitals, disability, aged care and more.

Find government information about traffic delays and roadworks, vehicle registration and licensing, public transport, transport safety and major road projects.