The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples
The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples
The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples is an engaging illustrated science book by Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt, founder of DeadlyScience.
For more than 65,000 years, Australia's First Peoples have developed sophisticated knowledge and technologies by observing and working with the land, sea and sky. The First Scientists introduces young readers to some of these remarkable inventions, innovations and scientific practices.
From astronomy and engineering to bush medicine, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology, the book reveals how First Nations knowledge has helped people understand and care for Country.
Children can discover how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples developed tools, medicines, food technologies and ways of managing the environment, while learning about influential First Nations innovators and scientists from the past and present.
The book challenges the idea that science only happens in laboratories. It shows how careful observation, experimentation, innovation and knowledge of the natural world have always been part of First Nations cultures.
With vibrant illustrations by Blak Douglas, fascinating facts and an extensive reference section, The First Scientists is an accessible introduction to Indigenous knowledge and Australian science for curious young readers.
Why You'll Love It
Discover First Nations science: Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inventions, technologies and scientific knowledge.
Packed with fascinating facts: Covers astronomy, engineering, medicine, chemistry, ecology and land management.
Connects science with Country: Shows how First Nations knowledge comes from observing and caring for the natural world.
Inspires young scientists: Encourages children to see science, innovation and discovery in a new way.
Award-winning book: Winner of the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children and the NSW Premier's Literary Award for Children's Literature.
Book Details
Title: The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia's First Peoples
Author: Corey Tutt
Illustrator: Blak Douglas
Author's heritage: Kamilaroi
Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781741177527
Published: October 2021
Age: 7+
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction / Science
Themes: Science, STEM, Indigenous knowledge, innovation, inventions, Country, ecology, astronomy, engineering and land management
The First Scientists is a fantastic choice for families, schools and libraries looking for Aboriginal science books for kids, First Nations STEM resources, Indigenous knowledge books and children's books about Australian inventions and innovation.