The Spinifex Quiz Book

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Susan Hawthorne

Who invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.

1993 | ISBN 9781875559152 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 113 pp

Susan Hawthorne

Who invented hieroglyphics? Who did Einstein’s mathematics? Who led the defence of Viet Nam in 40 AD? Who invented the first computer? Who built the pyramid at Giza? Who developed the merino sheep? Who was the first writer in the world? Who invented the wheel? All were women. When the next person asks: Where are all the famous women artists/inventors/architects/writers/scientists? – this book will make it easy to find their names.

1993 | ISBN 9781875559152 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 113 pp

Awards

1993, Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing

Reviews

‘It should be compulsory reading in every year 10 class.’ 

–Alison Coates, ABC Radio

‘The Spinifex Quiz Book is funny, instructive, entertaining, and inspiring … use it alone or in school. I recommend it wholeheartedly.’

–Senta Trömel-Plötz, Virginia

Table of Contents

Introduction 

Science and Spirit

Questions 

Answers 

Herstory

Questions 

Answers 

Lives

Questions 

Answers 

Time and Place

Questions 

Answers 

Ideology

Questions 

Answers 

Sport and Culture

Questions 

Answers 

Sources 

Index