Uluru - Kata Tjuta by Greg PyersUluru rises high above the plains of central Australia. This landmark is composed of a single piece of sandstone rock that appears smooth from far away. Close up, it has many holes, caves, ribs, and valleys. Find out more about this rock and its value to Aboriginal Australian.
Call Number: 919.4291 PYE
ISBN: 9781740700719
Australia's Greatest Landmarks and Locations by Virginia GrantFrom the Harbour Bridge to the Great Barrier Reef, Parliament House, the Great Ocean Road, Broken Hill and Uluru, this book celebrates the many diverse landmarks and locations that make Australia one of the most exciting countries on Earth. Some places have enormous cultural significance, reflecting our Indigenous heritage or our short history as a nation. And some places, of course, have both natural and cultural importance. After finding out about the greatest landmarks and locations of Australia.
The magnificent rock that is Uluru is an icon of wild Australia: remote, untamed, and mysterious. However, as Aaron Pedersen explains, the Red Centre, with its arid deserts, holds much more than meets the eye. Alternative title: Australia Remastered: Wild Treasures.
Uluru is the largest monolith in the world. This programme looks at the geological history of the rock and its features. It also covers the traditional Aboriginal view of the rock's features as explained in creation stories.
Uluru, Ernie lands in the red centre and meets traditional Annangu owner Sammy and his partner Kathryn and gets an insight into Sammy's views, and joins rangers to participates in a controlled burn.