A map from 1889 showing Malaysia, Melanesia, Australia, New Zealand, and a portion of Micronesia and Polynesia.

A map from 1873 showing the Australasian chain of islands from the Malay Peninsula to New Zealand. The map is keyed to show: (I) Sumatra; (II) Java; (III) Sumbawa; (IV) Flores; (V) Timor; (VI) Borneo; (VII) Celebes; (VIII) Ceram; (IX)...

A map from 1890 showing the Australasian chain of islands from the Malay Peninsula to New Zealand. "The Australasian Chain sweeps in a double curve from the Sunda Islands to New Zealand, and consists of a number of parallel...

A short description of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Included are pictures and a map. Learn what makes up a coral reef and the two different types.

Test your memory while you learn about eclipses of the Sun. Click on tiles to reveal pictures of solar eclipses and maps of the path of the November 2012 eclipse in Australia. Try to find matching pairs of pictures.

This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.

A series of articles and online exhibits that gives information on the various specimens, plants and animals that were collected and illustrations were then made. Cook led the world's first scientific naval expedition to the South Pacific.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Norfolk Island. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...

A engaging biography of the great British explorer that discusses not only his contributions to expanding the British empire but also his work in the prevention of scurvy. Archived.

A map from 1911 of New South Wales in Australia showing cities, railways, rivers, mountains, and coastal features. An inset map details the coastal area around Sydney from Newcastle to Albion Park.

Virtual reality animation map showing continental drift from 200mya to the present. The animation map is small but effective in showing the positions of the land masses.

Learn about the structure of the Sydney Basin in Australia. The Sydney Basin is millions of years old. It contains large coal fields which are economically important to Australia. Included are links to maps which show the geology,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is devoted to identifying, locating, and learning facts about the 7 continents. It contains interactive maps, facts, and a short video at the end.

The Anglo-Australian Observatory located in the center of Australia is a joint venture between the Australian and British governments. Page gives basic information about the observatory and its telescopes. Check out the site map first...

Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.

You can click on whale spotting in Australia, types of whales, global whale sanctuary and whale songs. View maps and diagrams that can help you spot whales.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...

From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.

Basic description of the Great Sandy Desert along with its climate and weather. Includes a map depicting where it is located.

From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.

From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.

A British explorer who made detailed maps of Newfoundland before he achieved the first European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands.