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Great Aussie Inventions

By: Amy Hunter, David Rowe (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 1 September 2013

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What makes Australians such brilliant inventors? Whose idea was the black box flight recorder? Who thought of spray-on skin? The Safe-n-Sound baby capsule? And the Hills Hoist clothes line? Australian inventions. You use them every day.

About the Author

Amy Hunter has an engineering degree and used to work with inventors. Now she writes for children and lives in Melbourne.

Industry Reviews

Great Aussie Inventions provides a taster of Aussie inventors and their creations as well as dipping into Australian history. Sure to find an avid readership. * Aussie Reviews *
This is a terrific reference book created in a light-hearted way to entertain and educate. Kids will love for its trivia- like content. The illustrations are filled with humour and delight, and the front cover is a blast! A valuable resource for all institutions related to education, most importantly homes. * Buzzwords Magazine *

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