Books Explaining the News for Kids

Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
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Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Common terms explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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