The History of the First Australians series is a collection of 20 illustrated readers created to introduce primary students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives while developing reading fluency. Created in consultation with Indigenous communities across Australia, each 24-page, full-colour softcover book provides culturally informed content for use across literacy and broader curriculum learning. With Reading Recovery Levels 20 and 22–30, the collection is suited to confident and advancing readers and provides connections with History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship.
Applications and Use
 • Incorporate into guided reading and literacy sessions exploring First Nations histories and cultures.
 • Use individual stories as starting points for discussion, inquiry and research activities.
 • Explore connections between historical narratives and the geographical locations in which they are set.
 • Support student presentations, storytelling and written responses based on themes within the books.
 • Integrate the readers into History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship learning.
 • Use selected titles to complement learning and discussion during NAIDOC Week or Reconciliation Week.
 • Provide confident and advancing readers with levelled texts that combine literacy practice with culturally significant subject matter.
Features
 • 20-book collection developed in consultation with Indigenous communities across Australia.
 • Original full-colour illustrations accompany the stories and perspectives presented throughout the series.
 • Each reader contains 24 pages in a softcover format.
 • Reading Recovery Levels 20 and 22–30 provide material for a range of advancing readers.
 • Background information assists educators when incorporating the books into classroom learning.
 • Content supports connections between literacy and multiple curriculum learning areas.
Specifications
 • Set Includes: 20 x Full-Colour Softcover Books, each 24 pages
 • Recommended Age: Primary school students
 • Reading Recovery Levels: 20, 22–30
 • Content Areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship
