2026 CBCA NOTABLE BOOK FOR EVE POWNALL AWARD

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.

Author: Bruce Pascoe and William Leonard Gammage
ISBN: 9781760763572
Type: Paperback
Pages: 148
Dimensions: 158x213mm
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd
Published Date: September 2025