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1 First Australians : Plenty Stories Pearson Rigby (publisher), series - publisher children's 'First Australians: Plenty Stories is a collaboration between the National Museum of Australia and Rigby to provide primary classrooms with a comprehensive resource to successfully implement Australian Indigenous studies. This resource has been developed to enable teachers to approach the teaching of Indigenous culture and issues with confidence.' Source: www.hi.com.au/ (Sighted 15/12/2009).
1 y separately published work icon The Danger Seed : Lirrinngkirn Dreaming : A Story from Karajarri Country Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community , Liz Thompson , Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2012 6349346 2012 single work prose children's dreaming story

The Danger Seed is a Dreaming Story that the people from the Karajarri community have chosen to share with us. The Karajarri community is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The story is traditionally told in Karajarri language, and has been presented in English for Sharing Our Stories. (Source: Central Book Suppliers website)
2 y separately published work icon Bunjil the Eagle : A Story from Jaara Community Jaara Community , Liz Thompson , Jaara Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6351854 2011 selected work short story dreaming story

'A creation story from the Jaara people of Victoria, this tells of the strong rivalry between the crow and the eagle. Their rivalry caused volcanoes to spring up, and lava to flow, and explains why the mountains and lowlands are where they are today. It also explains why the eagle remains in the sky above the highlands while the now black crow resides in the lowlands, and why the bat only comes out at night. This story not only explains the layout of the landforms in the area around Ballarat, but also why these birds are all totems to the Jaara people and so are never to be killed.' (Source: ReadPlus website)
1 y separately published work icon The Creation of Trowenna : A Story from the Neunone People of Bruny Island Tasmanian Aboriginal Community , Liz Thompson , Tasmanian Aboriginal Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6351353 2011 selected work short story

'...People from this community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. The Creation of Trowenna is a creation story that tells of how Tasmania came to be. This story was originally told by the Aboriginal storyteller Wooreddy and has been retold for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)
1 y separately published work icon Djulpan : A Story from the Yirritja Clans of North-East Arnhem Land Yolngu Community , Liz Thompson , Yolngu Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6351221 2011 selected work short story children's Indigenous story

'People from the Yirritja clans of north-east Arnhem Land has chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Djulpan is a dreaming story that tells of the Warramiri man who gave the island colours. The story is traditionally told in Djambarrpuyna (Dhuwa) language and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)
1 y separately published work icon The Story of Girbar : A Story from the Saibai Community Saibai Community , Liz Thompson , Saibai Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6351098 2011 selected work short story children's Indigenous story

People form Saibai Thabu (Snake) clan have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. The story of Girbar is a creation story that tells of how Girbar brought food crops to the island. The story is traditionally told in Kalaw Kawaw Ya and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)
1 y separately published work icon Miiku and Tinta : A Story from Umpila Country Lockhart River Community , Liz Thompson , Lockhart River Community (illustrator), Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6350176 2011 single work short story children's Indigenous story

'...People from the Umpila community in Lockhart River have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Miiku and Tinta is a Creation story that tells of Miiju (the black-headed python) and Tinta (two parrot sisters). The story is traditionally told in Umpila language and has been presented in English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: Cover)
1 y separately published work icon Yulu's Coal : A Story from the Adnyamathanha country Adnyamathanha Community , Liz Thompson , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2011 6349806 2011 selected work short story children's Indigenous story

'Adnyamathanha Country is in the northern Flinders Ranges in South Australia. People from the Adnyamathanha community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories. Yulu’s Coal is a Creation story that tells about Yulu, the Kingfisher Man, and of how parts of the Flinders Ranges came to be. The story is traditionally told in Adnyamathanha language and has been translated into English for Sharing our Stories.' (Source: cover)
1 y separately published work icon Unsung Hero Trish Albert , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2010 8125824 2010 single work biography children's

'Written for upper primary students this book tells the story of Eddie Albert who joined the Army in 1940, enlisting in North Queensland. Eddie gives an account of a battle he was in, was captured by the Germans and taken to a number of prison camps in Italy. He returned home safely in 1945, married and had children and was reunited with his brother. Eddie’s story is contextualised in the social history of the time, both before and after the war, including the story of his removal from his mother.' (Source: AIATSIS website)
1 y separately published work icon It's More Than Art Trish Albert , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1862390 2009 single work life story
1 1 y separately published work icon Remembering Coniston Trish Albert , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1695259 2009 multi chapter work criticism children's 'In 1928 in Central Australia, the killing of a European by an Aboriginal man led to expeditions by a police party that resulted in many Aboriginal deaths. These killings are known as the Coniston massacre. How did society view these tragic events? Did Aboriginal people have a voice in 1928? Seventy-five years later, the groups affected shared their experiences at a special commemoration for the Coniston massacre.' Source: Libraries Australia
1 y separately published work icon Keeping Strong Through Art Trish Albert , Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1675526 2009 single work non-fiction 'Keeping Strong Through Art Art is a very important part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Through art, traditions are kept alive-traditions tell of people's beliefs, identity and history. This book tells stories of many types of Indigenous art including paintings, carvings, costumes, storytelling and dance.' (Source: back cover)
1 y separately published work icon Welcome to Mer Island : Maiem Taba Merem Trish Albert , Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1674553 2009 single work biography

'Welcome to Mer Island : Maiem Taba Merem Meet Joey, a Meriam person from remote Mer Island in the Torres Strait. Learn about Joeyss cultural identity and efforts to keep his history alive. What traditions are important to Meriam people and how do they express their connections to their place? Discover why a high Court ruling in 1992 attracted national attention to Mer Island and made Joey's homeland famous.' (Source: back cover)
1 y separately published work icon Caring For Country Trish Albert (editor), Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1674302 2009 anthology poetry non-fiction lyric/song autobiography 'Caring for Country Items left behind in the landscape by Aboriginal people tell of a fascinating human history stretching back 50, 000 years. Find out why the discoveries of human burials and footprints are of world-wide importance. Explore the cultural heritage of the Willandra Lakes region : a special place for Paakantji, Nyampaa and Mutthi Mutthi peoples, and discover how they 'care for country' today.' (Source: back cover)
1 y separately published work icon Life At Mulga Bore Trish Albert , Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 Z1674231 2009 single work life story 'Life at Mulga Bore Meet Lindsay Bird Mpetyane, an Anmatyerr man from Mulga Bore in Central Australia. Follow the making of Lindsay's Bush Plum Dreaming painting, and discover why he paints this special story. Learn how Lindsay and other elders celebrate and teach their Anmatyerr culture to children through variouse activities, from painting to finding bush tucker and water 'out bush'.' (Source: back cover)
1 y separately published work icon Unlucky Day Susan Halliday , Phil Kettle , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 11673707 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Cold toast, late for school, unexpected visitors in the classroom, soccer game disaster with Mr Wexford, stuck in the classroom with Toocool and Spike … could Marcy’s day get any worse?'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Frog Pond Frenzy Phil Kettle , Susan Halliday , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 11673652 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Marcy and her friends collect tadpoles for the new frog pond at the park. One month later, the frogs are making more noise than Toocool's band. Can Marcy find out why?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Play Ball! Phil Kettle , Susan Halliday , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 11673596 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Marcy’s team takes on the Rough Heads in the softball challenge at the park. The scores are level and the bases are loaded. Can Marcy bat Purple Kaos to victory?' (Publication abstract)
1 y separately published work icon Prize-winning Cakes! Susan Halliday , Phil Kettle , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 11673546 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s Show Week, and Marcy enters the Junior Level Chocolate Cake Competition with her best friend Bella. With a top-secret recipe from Gran-Ella, can the girls win the blue ribbon?'  (Publication abstract)
1 y separately published work icon Sandcastle Competition Phil Kettle , Susan Halliday , Port Melbourne : Pearson Rigby , 2009 11673490 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Marcy spends the weekend at Bella’s beach house. Together they enter the Surf Club sandcastle competition. Can they beat Toocool and Spike with their sand-pyramids to take out first place?' (Publication summary)
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