{"product_id":"looking-after-country-with-fire-aboriginal-burning-knowledge-with-uncle-kuu","title":"Looking After Country with Fire - Aboriginal Burning Knowledge With Uncle Kuu","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking After Country with Fire: Aboriginal Burning Knowledge with Uncle Kuu is an engaging First Nations children's picture book by Victor Steffensen, beautifully illustrated by Sandra Steffensen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Uncle Kuu as he takes young readers out onto Country to discover how Aboriginal people have used cultural burning for thousands of years to care for the land, encourage plants to regenerate and create healthy habitats for animals and people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book introduces children to the idea that Country has its own language. By observing the land and understanding its signs, people can learn when and where fire can be used safely and effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers discover that cultural burning is not simply about starting a fire. Aboriginal burning practices involve careful observation, knowledge of Country and using the right type of fire at the right time and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough accessible storytelling and stunning Australian artwork, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking After Country with Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores Indigenous land management, fire ecology, environmental care, Australian ecosystems and connection to Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book provides an important opportunity for children to learn about First Nations knowledge and the ways Aboriginal people have cared for Country over generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the back of the book, readers will also find the lyrics to Victor Steffensen's song “Looking After Country with Fire”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about cultural burning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces children to Aboriginal approaches to caring for Country with fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects science and Country:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explores fire ecology, plants, animals and Australian ecosystems through Indigenous knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages environmental care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps children understand the importance of looking after Country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully illustrated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandra Steffensen's artwork brings Country, plants and animals to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward-winning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winner of the 2023 Karajia Award for Children's Literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Looking After Country with Fire: Aboriginal Burning Knowledge with Uncle Kuu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victor Steffensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sandra Steffensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardie Grant Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781741177824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19 January 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First Nations Children's Picture Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThemes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cultural burning, Indigenous knowledge, fire management, Country, environment, ecology, land management and sustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking After Country with Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a valuable choice for families, educators and libraries looking for Aboriginal children's books about cultural burning, Indigenous knowledge, caring for Country and Australian environmental science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385808736626,"sku":"SQ2422235","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/Looking_After_Country_with_Fire_book_by_Victor_Steffensen_Riley_Callie_Resources.webp?v=1789895718","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/looking-after-country-with-fire-aboriginal-burning-knowledge-with-uncle-kuu","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}