Books
Murdie, R. & Nixon, C. (Illustrator). (2013). Meet Captain Cook. North Sydney, NSW: Random House Australia.
NON 910.92 COO
Read this to know:
- Why did people travel really far to explore?
- What happened on Captain Cook’s first voyage to Australia?
- What did the Indigenous Australians do when Captain Cook reached Australia?
Tips:
- Look carefully at the pictures. They also give us information.
- Think about how different groups of people feel.
- Does your opinion of Captain Cook change?
♦ This is easy to read.
Randall, B., & Hogan, M. (2008). Nyuntu Ninti: What you should know. Sydney: ABC Books.
NON 305.8 RAN
Read this to know:
- What is the traditional way of life for Indigenous Australians?
- What has changed or stayed the same over time for Indigenous Australians?
- What does ‘Country’ mean to Indigenous Australians?
Tips:
- Look at the words of the song at the end of the book.
- The photos show us how Indigenous Australians lived with the land in the past and now.
♦ This is easy to read.
French, J. (2006). The goat who sailed the world. Pymble, NSW: HarperCollins.
SF FRE
Read this to know:
- Why did people go on great sea explorations in the 1900s?
- What was Captain Cook like?
- What happened on Captain Cook’s voyages?
Tips:
- Remember this book is a mix of fact and fiction.
- See author’s notes at back of book for historical facts.
- See Bibliography for more about Captain Cook’s journal.
♦♦ This is a bit harder to read.
Cane, S. (2013). First footprints: The epic story of the First Australians. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Read this to know:
- When and how did the Indigenous Australians first come to Australia?
- How did the Indigenous Australians live?
Get the most out of this book:
- Look at the timeline first to get a big picture of what Australia was like 74,000 years ago all the way up to when the Europeans arrived.
- After you have looked through the timeline, use the contents page to find the era you want more information about.
♦♦♦ This is hard to read – give it a go!
