Indigenous Australia for Kids for Dummies - Paperback

by Larissa Behrendt (Author), Cathy Freeman (Foreword by)

A comprehensive, relevant, and accessible look at all aspects of Indigenous Australian history and culture

Indigenous Australia For Kids For Dummies is here to enlighten you about the history, struggles and triumphs of the diverse peoples that make up Australia's Indigenous communities. Did you know that Australia is home to the world's oldest culture? Experience 60,000 years of history and culture, plus, get right up-to-the-minute, with amazing facts about Indigenous sports and entertainment figures and info on what matters to Indigenous peoples today.

This interactive book has loads of features that will engage and excite readers aged 10-15 years old - and their teachers and parents! Featuring profiles of celebrated Indigenous people like Cathy Freeman and Albert Namatjira, as well as fun research projects and hands-on activities that bring Indigenous Australia to life. Ever wanted to connect with your local Indigenous communities? This book will give you ideas about how you can connect with First Nations peoples and other interactive ways to extend your learning out of the book.

• Discover the rich culture, long history and special values of the world's oldest race
• Learn about Indigenous art, song, dance, literature and contributions to contemporary Australia
• Impress friends and family with your knowledge of Australian colonisation and Indigenous rights
• Figure out what's going on in the lives of Indigenous Australians today - and bust the most common myths

This book is perfect for young readers who want to appreciate and understand the diverse, proud, and fascinating peoples that make up Australia's Indigenous communities.

Front Jacket

A kid-friendly intro to Australia's Indigenous cultures

The Indigenous peoples that live in what we now call Australia share extraordinary histories. Now you can learn about these cultures, and how they've shaped modern Australian society, with this fun and fascinating guide to the economies, art, spirituality and politics of the Indigenous peoples of Australia. You can learn about things like The Dreaming, what a corroboree is and how Australia's past shapes the realities that Indigenous people experience today. Discover the Indigenous Australian culture that surrounds you and how you can contribute to a world we all aspire to live in.

Inside

• Understand Indigenous history
• Learn traditional customs
• Discover the impact of colonialism
• Enjoy new Indigenous art
• Examine contemporary issues

The fun and easy way for kids to learn new skills on their own!

Or with a little help from friends, family, and teachers.

Author Biography

Professor Larissa Behrendt is Distinguished Professor of the Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology, Sydney. An award-winning author and director, she is also the host of Speaking Out on ABC Radio.