The Mighty Murray

The Mighty MurrayExplore the significance of the Mighty Murray in this must have book for young readers. Designed for Year Level 4, this comprehensive resource dives deep into the importance of the Murray Darling River System to Indigenous Australian peoples, the environment, and agriculture. The Mighty Murray offers a rich context for students, blending geography and literacy in an engaging format. With 32 pages of informative content, young learners will discover

Explore the significance of the Mighty Murray in this must-have book for young readers. Designed for Year Level 4, this comprehensive resource dives deep into the importance of the Murray-Darling River System to Indigenous Australian peoples, the environment, and agriculture. The Mighty Murray offers a rich context for students, blending geography and literacy in an engaging format. With 32 pages of informative content, young learners will discover the critical role rivers play as vital natural resources, supporting diverse life forms and human activities.

This educational text encourages children to engage with essential concepts about rivers, including their sacred nature, agricultural importance, and the need for conservation efforts. Ideal for enhancing reading strategies, this book provides various graphics—photos, illustrations, and maps—to aid comprehension and foster a love for learning. As part of the award-winning Flying Start to Literacy series, it aligns perfectly with geography curriculum links, making it a valuable addition to any classroom or home library.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761073090
Year: 2021
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
The Mighty Murray outlines the importance of the Murray-Darling River System for Indigenous Australian peoples, the environment and agriculture. Find out about this river system today and what we need to do to protect it.Year Level: 4Reading Level: RText Type:  ReportCurriculum link: Geography: The Earth's environment sustains all lifeContent vocabulary: bdote Cahokia cargo ceremonies channel course crops Dakota dams dredging fertile Gulf of Mexico Illinois Confederation irrigate Lake Itasca levees Mississippians navigate population resources sacred steamboat trade treaties watershedKey concepts: Rivers are a precious natural resource that are vital for the survival of people and animals. People use rivers for a range of purposes, and rivers must be protected.Reading strategies: Searching for information in a variety of graphics (photos, illustrations, captions, maps)Paired text: River BoyPaired title ISBN: 9781761073106Supporting material:  Lesson Plan - The Mighty Murray / River Boy (9781761073434)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills.Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenti