An important book from two history-changing writers about how to take better care of our environment today by using methods practised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for tens of thousands of years.
What do you need to know to prosper as a people for 65,000 years or more?
Join writer and farmer Bruce Pascoe and historian Bill Gammage as they generously share their knowledge about the amazing way that First Nations people cared for Australia and how closely humans have been connected with nature for tens of thousands of years.
From the careful use of fire to sustainable hunting and farming, there is so much we can learn to make sure we have a beautiful country today and for the future.
The First Knowledges series for younger readers celebrates the wisdom and ingenuity of the First Peoples of this land. From baking the world's first bread to expertly managing Country so that everything had a chance to flourish, these books provide children with the building blocks to better understand our history and look to the future with fresh eyes.
About the Author
Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and children's literature. He is the enterprise professor in Indigenous Agriculture at the University of Melbourne. He is best known for his work Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture (Magabala Books 2014)
Jasmin McGaughey is a Torres Strait Islander and African American writer and editor. She is the author of the Little Ash series and her debut young adult novel is Moonlight and Dust.
About the Book
Series: First Knowledges
Published: 30th September 2025
For Ages: 9 - 18 years old
