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Tracking and Hunting Inarlenge + Activity Book

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An informative book about a family tracking and hunting for echidnas in the outback  -  amongst anthills and spinifex grass. With the help of an old tobacco tin and the sun’s reflection, the mother is able to see into the echidna’s dark hideaway. Readers have great fun finding the hidden mouse in every beautifully illustrated, colourful picture! Developed with senior Indigenous cultural Elders- MK Turner OAM, Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens, Marjorie Nyunga Williams – and teenage, experienced hunters. The methods of tracking and hunting echidnas are authentic, and embedded in a fictional, but realistic, story that Indigenous people can identify with, and non-Indigenous people can learn from. The covers contemporary hunting and cultural practices, as well as history. The book raises awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultures for non-Indigenous readers. As well as being a good read, this book helps to broaden awareness, to deepen understanding and to change attitudes towards Australias first peoples.  Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens, Traditional owner of  Mbantua (Alice Springs) says: " Culture is starting to fade away with kids growing up only in town. This book works to connect them back to country. Makes it more powerful, youve got both ways in this book."

Margaret James, M.Ed (TESOL), is the winner of several accolades including NT Australian of the Year finalist, QUT Faculty of Education outstanding alumni, Courier Mail 50 Brightest and Best. She was shaped by her multilingual rural childhood in Southern Africa where Indigenous languages surrounded her. This significantly influenced her choice of tertiary studies - among these were linguistics, languages, education and Teaching English as an Additional Language. This background was to prove invaluable when, after a fulfilling and varied career in several countries, she moved into Indigenous Education in Australia. The paucity of engaging, early-reading material for EALD learners and her relationship with Elders of several Australian Nations, led her to develop several linguistically and culturally appropriate books and resources in English and several Aboriginal languages. Her first series is the innovative and highly successful Honey Ant® Readers. While visiting schools and communities in order to deliver Professional Development for the Honey Ant® Readers, Margaret became increasingly aware of the similar need for engaging, early-reading material for older learners as well. She worked closely with Elders, students and illustrators to develop linguistically and culturally appropriate learn-to-read story books for older readers, and books which could be enjoyed by non-Indigenous readers equally, while teaching them about the cultures and food gathering practices of Australian First Peoples. This included trips to the desert and the coast with Elders and children who shared their knowledge about tracking, hunting and fishing for food. Reading Tracks® - stories about hunting, tracking and fishing - is the result.

Wendy Paterson is a secondary school teacher-librarian and illustrator. She has previously also enjoyed working as an archaeologist, a researcher, a History and Geography teacher, and clothing designer. She is inspired by bright colours, nature and the funny things children and animals do. Wendy says that illustrating for the Honey Ant® Readers and Reading Tracks® is an absolute pleasure as there are so many great colours and landscapes in Australia and the characters provide endless opportunities for a little bit of humour. Wendy loves going camping, mountaineering, exploring and hiking with her husband and two daughters.

* This unique, beautifully illustrated book is a must-read for anyone wanting to know more about the ancient skills of tracking and hunting for Australian animals in the outback! 
* Developed with senior Indigenous cultural Elders- MK Turner OAM, Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens, Marjorie Nyunga Williams - young adults and community.
* It fills a gap in the young adult and adult Indigenous market.
* It instils pride and confidence in Indigenous readers.
* The methods of tracking and hunting echidnas are authentic, and embedded in a fictional, but realistic, story that Indigenous people can identify with.
* It covers contemporary hunting and cultural practices, as well as history.
* The books raise awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultures for non Indigenous readers as well.
* For such a unique resource developed with many contributors, the book is good value.
* FOR: All readers. For Indigenous Australian readers it is engaging because it is about their lives and the characters are Indigenous. For non-Indigenous readers of all ages they will learn about Indigenous hunting practices.
* This book helps to broaden awareness, to deepen understanding and to change attitudes towards Australias first peoples.
* WHY: Fun, colourful, humorous  illustrations  engage readers.  
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