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Nganga

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases

Aunty Fay Muir Sue Lawson

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Walker Books
01 June 2018
Nganga is an authoritative and concise collection of words and phrases related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and issues.

Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand.

Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women's business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning of the word or where the words come from. In Nganga, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboriginal Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.

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Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 131mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   232g
ISBN:   9781921977015
ISBN 10:   1921977019
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Recommended Age:   From 10 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
  • Short-listed for Educational Publishing Awards Australia, Primary Reference Resource 2019 (Australia)
  • Short-listed for Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, Indigenous Children 2019 (Australia)

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