Cirrus@Austlit

'The creation beliefs of the First Peoples are introduced in this reader. Totems as part of the spiritual beliefs is also outlined.' (Publication summary)

'The First Peoples lived through the Ice Ages in Australia. They saw many changes in the climate and land surface. There were flood stories that were part of the natural warming of the Earth. This is a reader where science confirms legends.'  (Publication summary)

'This is the true story of a generous Australian who helped his local First Nations people and was rewarded with a very great honour. The author was given his own Indigenous name and accepted as an honourable member of his local First Nations tribe.'  (Publication summary)

'David Unaipon was a great inventor, writer, speaker, and poet who grew up on a mission in South Australia. David worked continually to improve the conditions of his people and took great pride in his Ngarrindjeri heritage. His natural curiosity resulted in many inventions over this lifetime.'  (Publication summary)