Reading Tracks Set (Books 1 to 15)

We are very excited to introduce our Reading Tracks series of 15 learn-to-read books, featuring the tracking and hunting skills of the First Australians. Readers will be taken on exciting journeys which cover: • Fishing for barramundi; • Tracking and hunting for emus, cattle, camels, perenties, kangaroos, echidnas and goannas; • Digging for witchetty grubs and honey ants; • And, by popular request, San hunters in Southern Africa. The learn-to-read series of 15 books start at the very beginning of a learner’s reading journey with a total of 9 words introduced into Book 1 – gradually progressing to 154 words by Book 15. Humorous, colourful, detailed illustrations encourage oral language.he books were developed collaboratively by: Indigenous Elders, students and community members who were involved in sharing hunting and tracking information, editing, proofing, illustrating and mentoring the author. The authentic, hunter-gatherer stories convey – with a healthy dose of good humour, outstanding illustrations and everyday English – the ways in which food is gathered and shared by families. These popular subjects will ensure the contents of the pages are ‘devoured’ with enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Our many cultural advisors over several years include: Margaret Kemarre Turner OAM; Daisy Tjupamtarri Ward; Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens; Marjorie Nyunga Williams; Amelia Kngwarreye Turner; Benita Tipiloura; Coralie Nampitjimpa Williams; Jennifer Inkamala; Jennifer Ullungura Clancy; Lizzie Marrkilyi Ellis; Mervyn Japanangka Rubuntja; Rhonda Inkamala; Trudy Inkamala; and Vincent Forrester. Benedict Kngwarraye Stevens. Senior Central Arrernte Elder, Traditional Owner of Alice Springs says: “Culture is starting to fade away with kids growing up only in town. These books work to connect them back to country. Makes it more powerful, you’ve got both ways in these books.’ Marjorie Nyunga Williams, Western Arrernte Elder. Says: “The books are really good. The Elders really like the books. We really want the books and we are proud of them. It’s really good about tracking and hunting.” Margaret Kemarre K TurnerOAM, Senior Arrernte Elder says: “I really admire all these books. We need books like this now because we only see books for children. This is for adult people to see and learn quicker. I really want family to read and learn from these books which is really special to us.