Charles Perkins and the Freedom Ride

Part of a unique, bestselling series telling the stories of some defining moments in Australia’s history this book will be welcome in any library. Its combines conventional presentation and graphic-style re-enactments to bring the story of Charles Perkins and the Freedom Ride to life.

The approach promotes critical thinking and analysis through an emphasis on causes an effects, key personalities and questioning the long-term outcomes of Charles Perkins’ story for Australian society.

The graphic-style presentation employed engages students, conveys details that text alone cannot convey and shows different viewpoints simultaneously.

CONTENTS
Stories from Australia’s history.
Charles Perkins and the Freeedom Ride.
The big picture.
Key people.
Shameful treatment (graphic pages).
Viewpoints.
Racism’s ugly face (graphic pages).
What happened next?
The effect of the Freedom Ride.
What do you think?
Find out more.
Glossary.
Index.