Walking in Gagudju country : exploring the monsoon forest
Lucas, Diane Elizabeth2021
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Place reservation for Walking in Gagudju country : exploring the monsoon forestWalk with us through one of the Top End's magnificent monsoon forests, in Kakadu National Park, learning about the plants, animals and Kundjeyhmi culture along the way. "When we go walking, we never know how long we will be, what we will hear and what we will see. We pack our bags with food and water, a billy and some matches to light a fire. We head off into the shady monsoon forest on the edge of the billabong". Diane Lucas, Ben Tyler and Emma Long share their knowledge and love of the Top End in this enchanting and accessible book about one of Australia's most ancient and beautiful ecosystems.
Main title:
Walking in Gagudju country : exploring the monsoon forest / Diane Lucas and Ben Tyler ; illustrated by Emma Long.
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Imprint:
Crows Nest, NSW. : Allen & Unwin, 2021.©2021.
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm.
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Notes:
The language in this book is Kundjeyhmi. Kundjeyhmi is one of several language groups of the Bininj people. 'Gagudju' in the title refers to the area: another word of 'Gagudju' is 'Kakadu'. The monsoon forest in this story is in Kakadu National Park. This information-laden book, complete with glossary, brims with life, beauty and magic. It is a delightful read for primary school children.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this book contains names and words from deceased persons. Text in English and Kundjeyhmi.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
9781760525958 (hardback)
Language:
EnglishAustralian languages
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Subject:
Hiking -- AustraliaForest ecology -- Northern TerritoryPlants -- Northern TerritoryAnimals -- Northern TerritoryAuthors, AustralianAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall -- Short-List, 2022Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory) -- Pictorial worksCreative nonfictionSophisticated picture booksBilingual -- Aboriginal Australians language and EnglishPremier's reading challenge -- grades 5to6
BRN:
406187
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | LUCAS | Onloan - Due: 03 Feb 2025 |
| St Marys | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | LUCAS | Available |
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