TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tutt,Corey
AU  - Hill,Adam
TI  - The first scientists
SN  - 9781741177527 (hardback)
U1  - 509.940901 23
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Richmond, Victoria
PB  - Hardie Grant Explore
KW  - Ethnoscience
KW  - Australia
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Science
KW  - History
KW  - Aboriginal Australians
KW  - Indigenous collection
N1  - Blak Douglas is also known as Adam Hill; Includes bibliographic references; Ages 7-12
N2  - Have you ever wondered what the stars can tell us? Did you know the seasons can be predicted just by looking at subtle changes in nature? Maybe you have wondered about the origins of glue or if forensic science is possible without a crime scene investigation. Australia's First peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth and their innovation will amaze you as you leaf through the pages of this book, learning fascinating facts and discovering the answers to life's questions. In consultation with communities, Corey tells us of many deadly feats, from bush medicine to bush trackers, that are today considered 'science', and introduces us to many amazing scientists, both past and present. The breadth of 'sciences' is incredible with six main chapters covering astronomy, engineering, forensic science, chemistry, land management and ecology. The first scientists passed on the lessons of the land, sea and sky to the future scientists of today through stories, song and dance, and many of these lessons are now shared in this book
ER  -