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 presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a range of readers, including English language learners.Each pair of Student Books is supported by a Lesson Plan. These visually appealing resources are durable and easy-to-use. They integrate oral language, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension, writing and phonics.Reading stra