The Bush in Australia is an easy-read, non-fiction title for adult and young adult English language learners in Australia. It is part of a new series, ‘Read about Australia’, which was requested by librarians. The level is elementary/post beginner, but the books can be read by confident beginners. Each spread has a full colour photograph, and a page that starts with a question: What is bushwalking? What is a bushfire? What is a bush tick? The answers explore how important the bush is to Australians – and how important it is to respect the bush and its dangers. The layout is designed for new migrants who are still dealing with the challenges of reading in a new language – and maybe a new script and new reading direction. The back page has a link to online audio. Learners can also download fun worksheets to extend the learning experience.
