Books published by publisher Wild Colonial Press

G'day, fellow people of the bush! My name is James Toohill and I am 11 years old. I wrote this book because of my passion and love for Australian snakes. When I was two years old, I was bitten on the hand by a red-bellied black snake in my backyard. LUCKILY I survived. Even though I was bitten, I still love snakes, and want to help educate other people on how amazing and important to the environment Australian snakes are. This book contains interesting facts about some of the different types of Australian snakes I have found in my backyard, which is located in the western region of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.Some of them harmless, but others deadly poisonous. It is designed to assist the reader in identification of these fascinating creatures.

The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1862 to 1866, which tell the story of the life and death of Ben Hall and his gang in intricate detail as it was read by the nation, and Ben Hall himself, over a century ago.These newspaper stories contain numerous transcripts and interviews from hostages and police officers involved in the search and capture of Ben Hall and his gang. These personal accounts offer a greater understanding into what these victims endured, and how difficult it was for the authorities to capture these bushrangers with inferior equipment and horses. The Reporting of Ben Hall the Brave Bushranger, is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught in the middle of bushranging terror.

“The Reporting of Australian Bushrangers” is a compilation of Book 1 to 3 of the Australian Bushrangers in Print series. This compilation includes the reporting of Ben Hall, Frederick Wordsworth Ward alias Captain Thunderbolt and Andrew George Scott alias Captain Moonlite. This book tells the life stories of each of these bushrangers in intricate detail as it was read by the nation over a century ago. These newspaper stories offer a remarkable insight into the men who turned to a life of crime, all of which paid the ultimate price. The Australian Bushrangers in Print series covers many of Australia’s ‘Gentlemen of the Road’ it is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught up in the middle of bushranging terror.

America's unique presidential election system is often misunderstood-and perhaps especially hard to explain to our children. "We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College" will help you and your family discover more about the Electoral College and its remarkable history. Why was it created in the first place? Does it still work today? Written in straightforward language and complemented with playful illustrations, "We Elect a President" explains how the Electoral College works and why it is still needed in a great, diverse country such as our own: As the Founders intended, the system continues to protect our republic and promote our liberty. "We Elect a President" is written by Electoral College expert Tara Ross and illustrated by Kate E. Cooper. It presents a fun, yet educational way to learn more about America's too-often misunderstood presidential election system.

American schoolchildren have long heard the stories of American Revolutionary War heroes-men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Paul Revere. They may even know about the more prominent women of that era-ladies such as Martha Washington or Abigail Adams. But America's fight for liberty included many lesser-known individuals as well: Men and women who gave what they could, when they could. These sacrifices added up to something magnificent: A miraculous victory against the large and powerful British army. "She Fought, Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines" tells age-appropriate stories of sixteen women and girls who contributed to the American war effort, behind the scenes. An index contains more information on each of the girls, for parents and teachers who would like more information. Meet the 15- and 16-year-old girls who made brave dashes in the middle of the night, carrying warnings of British activity. Or meet the slave who was also a poet: She earned George Washington's respect at a critical moment during the war. Other women were spies, fundraisers-or simply brave in the face of adversity. "She Fought, Too" reflects a fundamental truth: Every person, every effort, always makes a difference-especially when you are fighting for liberty.

The Reporting of Harry Power the Notorious Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1856 to 1903, which tell the story of the life and death of Harry Power in intricate detail as it was read by the nation over a century ago. These newspaper stories offer a remarkable insight into the man who became known as Harry Power. This is book four of the ‘Australian Bushrangers in Print’ series. This series covers many of Australia’s ‘Gentlemen of the Road’. The Reporting of Harry Power the Notorious Bushranger, is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught up in the middle of bushranging terror.

The Reporting of Captain Thunderbolt the Gentleman Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1856 to 1941, which tell the story of the life and death of Frederick Wordsworth Ward, ‘Captain Thunderbolt’, and his companions in intricate detail as it was read by the nation over a century ago.These newspaper stories contain numerous transcripts and interviews from hostages, and police officers involved in the search, and capture of Captain Thunderbolt, and his companions. These personal accounts offer a greater understanding into what these victims endured, and how difficult it was for the authorities to capture these bushrangers with inferior equipment and horses.The Reporting of Captain Thunderbolt the Gentleman Bushranger, is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught up in the middle of bushranging terror.

America's unique presidential election system is often misunderstood-and perhaps especially hard to explain to our children. "We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College" will help you and your family discover more about the Electoral College and its remarkable history. Why was it created in the first place? Does it still work today? Written in straightforward language and complemented with playful illustrations, "We Elect a President" explains how the Electoral College works and why it is still needed in a great, diverse country such as our own: As the Founders intended, the system continues to protect our republic and promote our liberty. "We Elect a President" is written by Electoral College expert Tara Ross and illustrated by Kate E. Cooper. It presents a fun, yet educational way to learn more about America's too-often misunderstood presidential election system.

Following the death of her Ma at the hands of bushrangers, fourteen year old Ruby and her Pa move to Eleven Mile Creek to begin a new life. But things don't always go to plan. Ruby has a way of getting into trouble. But luckily she is clever, and manages to find her way out of trouble - most of the time. Join Ruby, her friends and horse, 'Thunderbolt' on their many adventures.

The Reporting of Captain Moonlite the Loyal Bushranger, is a compilation of newspaper articles published from 1869 to 1880, which tell the story of the life and death of Andrew George Scott, and his companions in intricate detail as it was read by the nation over a century ago. These newspaper stories offer a remarkable insight into the man who became known as, ‘Captain Moonlite’. This is book three of the ‘Australian Bushrangers in Print’ series. This series covers many of Australia’s, ‘Gentlemen of the Road’. The Reporting of Captain Moonlite the Loyal Bushranger, is a fascinating read that provides a remarkable insight into the feelings of a nation caught up in the middle of bushranging terror.