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Cities of the World: Cities of Australasia

Rob Hunt, Author

Victor Beuren, Illustrator

Series: Cities of the World

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: October 13, 2022

Category: People & places (Children's / Teenage)

ISBN: 9781445168906

An engaging and visually exciting look at some of Australasia’s major cities.

This series offers readers of 9 and up an engaging and visually exciting look at some of the world’s major cities.

Cityscapes draw in the reader with facts about the iconic buildings that help to shape each city’s unique identity. Data-packed pages give the essential details about each featured city, including where to go, what to do and things to eat on a visit, as well as information about the city’s history.

The cities of Australasia covered in the book are Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Aukland, New Zealand; Christchurch, New Zealand; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Suva, Fiji; Perth, Australia; Dili, East Timor; Noumea, New Caledonia and Brisbane, Australia, as well as Sunshine Coast, Australia; Canberra, Australia; Wellington, New Zealand; Hamilton, New Zealand; Adelaide, Australia, Hobart, Australia, Nelson, New Zealand and Darwin, Australia.

Titles in the 6-book series feature the cities of Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America.

Rob Hunt

Rob Hunt is a writer and former primary school teacher. He has worked on a wide variety of children’s information books, mostly specialising in geography. His other interests include history, music, film and sport.

Victor Beuren

The illustrator, Victor Beuren, lives in Santa Catarina, Brazil. He worked in art direction in the advertising industry for many years before becoming a full-time artist. His work, in ink, watercolour and digital media, has won international recognition, including by the Society of Illustrators.