The first scientists / Corey Tutt ; illustrations by Blak Douglas.
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TextPublisher: Richmond, VIC : Hardie Grant Explore, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: vii, 91 pages : colour illustrations, colour map ; 27 cmContent type: text | still image | cartographic image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781741177527; 1741177529Other title: The first scientists : deadly inventions and innovations from Australia's first peoplesSubject(s): Science -- Australia -- History -- Juvenile literature | Science -- Juvenile literature | Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile literature | Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature | Aboriginal Australians -- History -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 509.940901 | 305.89915 Summary: Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions. In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats, from bush medicine to bush trackers, that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Junior Non Fiction | Australian Stories | J 509 .94 TUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111083375335 | |
| wnor- Book | Wundowie Northam Junior Non Fiction | Australian Stories | J509.94 TUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111088310394 |
Blak Douglas is also known as Adam Hill.
Includes bibliographic references.
Ages 7-12.
Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions. In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats, from bush medicine to bush trackers, that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of ‘sciences’ is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book.
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