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Bird Books
The Australian Bird Guide
The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated field guide to Australia’s unique birdlife.
Finding Australian Birds
A Field Guide to Birding Locations A guide to the special birds found across Australia’s vastly varied landscapes.
Birds of Prey of Australia
A Field Guide Provides a field guide to Australia's iconic raptors and a handbook of our current knowledge.
Capturing the Essence
Techniques for Bird Artists A re-release of William T. Cooper's invaluable guide for aspiring wildlife and nature artists.
Feather and Brush
A History of Australian Bird Art Explores the rich history of Australian bird art, featuring more than 400 images by 158 artists.
Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia
Historical and Cultural Relationships The physical, historical and cultural relationships that Aboriginal people have had with birds.
How Birds Behave
Interpreting What They Do and Why This engaging book delves into the private lives of wild birds to reveal why they behave as they do.Wildlife Guides
Living with Wildlife
A Guide for Our Homes and Backyards A practical and wildlife-friendly guide for successfully living alongside our wild neighbours.
Field Guide to the Seashores of South-Eastern Australia
A guide for beachgoers to the common plants and animals found on the seashores of this region.
Beachcombing
A guide to seashores of the Southern Hemisphere Discover the fascinating stories behind what the oceans leave on our beaches.
Wildlife of Victoria's South-West
A Guide to the Grampians-Gariwerd, Volcanic Plains, Melbourne and Surrounds A photographic field guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region.
Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs
Enables frog enthusiasts and researchers to confidently identify 242 Australian frog species.
A Guide to Native Bees of Australia
An illustrated introduction to the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees.
Australian Jewel Beetles
An Introduction to the Buprestidae An introduction to the interrelationships and diversity of Australia’s spectacular buprestid fauna.
Mammals of the South-west Pacific
Provides a much-needed update to the mammalogy of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.Plants and Fungi
The Sceptical Botanist
Separating Fact from Fiction Beautifully crafted essays that explore everyday questions about plants and gardens.
Planet Fungi
A Photographer's Foray A fungal feast for the eyes, with stunning imagery accompanied by fascinating science stories.
Wild Mushrooming
A Guide for Foragers Find, identify, collect and prepare 10 edible fungus species using a 'slow mushrooming' approach.
The Weed Forager's Handbook
A Guide to Edible and Medicinal Weeds in Australia A practical and eye-opening field guide to the most common and useful edible weeds in Australia.
Illustrated Garden Glossary
Provides illustrated explanations of more than 1000 gardening and horticulture terms.
Illustrated Plant Glossary
Explains more than 4000 plant science terms from across a broad range of topics and fields.
Wattles of Victoria and Tasmania
A guide to the 121 species and subspecies of wattles found in Victoria and Tasmania.
Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria
The most comprehensive guide to the wild orchids of Victoria ever produced.
Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT
An essential guide for all orchid enthusiasts, covering the richest area for wild orchids in Australia.
Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia
Over 500 common, threatened, and ecologically significant plants of subtropical eastern Australia.
The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests
Pollination Ecology and Plant Evolution An introduction to pollination ecology in Australian rainforests, especially subtropical rainforests.Natural History
Cold Words
A Polar Dictionary From aaqsiiq to zucchini, discover words and phrases from the world's polar regions.
Ecology Matters
Conversations with Australian Ecologists Across 30 essays and stunning imagery, Australia's ecologists share why nature truly matters.
Wild Science
Unexpected Encounters When Working in Nature Precarious, hilarious and thought-provoking stories from the front line of ecology fieldwork.
Wild Collections
Specimens, Stories and Science from CSIRO Explore CSIRO’s National Research Collections, its fascinating specimens and stories.
Nature's Sexual Spectrum
An entertaining and eye-opening exploration of the fascinating diversity found in nature.
Metamorphosis
How insects are changing our world Delve into the weird and wondrous world of insects, and what we can learn from them.
Gemstones
A Concise Reference Guide A dazzling insight into the unique beauty, properties and history of the gemstones of the world.
Australian Deserts
Ecology and Landscapes Describes the ecology of Australian deserts and how desert-dwelling plants and animals succeed.
Drought Country
The Dry Times That Have Shaped Australia An exploration of Australia's harsh climate, weaving historical accounts with scientific theory.
The Life and Times of the Murray Cod
Draws on historical, anecdotal and scientific sources to reveal what makes this species so special.
Australian Alps
Kosciuszko, Alpine and Namadgi National Parks An illustrated guide to the remarkable ecology and history of the Australian Alps National Parks.
The Hawkesbury River
A Social and Natural History A definitive account of the natural history of the Hawkesbury River and the pivotal role it has played in history.Picture Books
Where Are All the Christmas Beetles?
Discover Australia's Christmas beetles and the mystery of why they are disappearing. Ages 5 to 9.
Sid and the Very Hard to Find Squid
Join Sid on his quest to find the elusive colossal squid, and the discoveries he makes on the way. Ages 5 to 9.
The Great Shark Egg Case Hunt
Join young citizen scientists around the world to hunt for weird and wonderful shark egg cases. Ages 5 to 9.
The Very Stinky Fly Hunt
Based on a true story, join Keith on his very stinky search for one of Australia’s rarest insects. Ages 6 to 9.
Look, See, Find Me
Explore the world of animal camouflage and find the camouflaged animals hiding on each page! Ages 5 to 9.
Bear to the Rescue
The story of koala detection dog Bear, and how a dog who was 'too much' found his purpose. Ages 5 to 9.
The Great Dawn Choir
Discover the beautiful native Australian birds that take part in the dawn chorus each morning. Ages 5 to 9.
Cassowary Dad
Follow Cassowary Dad as he nurtures his chicks and teaches them about their rainforest home. Ages 5 to 9.
Rakali of the Riverbank
Explore the night with Rakali as he hunts for food, patrols the riverbank and dodges threats. Ages 5 to 9.
Wombat Poos Are Square
From sparkly to sandy to square, explore the unique poos that Aussie animals do! Ages 5 to 9.
Lucky’s Star
The Story of a Meteorite Follow Lucky as she discovers a very precious rock that fell from space. Ages 5 to 9.
Our World Full of Wonder
Explore fascinating phenomena and places around the world in this vibrant picture book. Ages 5 to 9.
Our World of Wild Wonders
Go on a wild journey to explore the unique and amazing animal species that inhabit our planet. Ages 5 to 9.
The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants
Enter a world of sticky leaves, slippery stems and tricky traps – the world of carnivorous plants. Ages 5 to 9.
Creature Corridors
Discover how wildlife corridors can provide safe pathways for all sorts of creatures! Ages 5 to 9.
Life in a Hollow
A lyrical story about the native animals who call a tree hollow in the Australian bush home. Ages 5 to 9.
Hatch
Go on a beautiful journey from beach to bush, meeting Australia's amazing egg-laying animals. Ages 5 to 9.
Fabulous Frogs
Discover amazing Aussie amphibians in swamps, rainforests, deserts and our own backyards. Ages 5 to 9.
The Great Lizard Trek
Trek through country with Rocky and his lizard relatives in search for a cooler habitat. Ages 6 to 9.Children's Non-Fiction
This Bird
Noticing Our Urban Birds Discover the remarkable Australian native birds in your backyard, local parks and streets. Ages 6 to 12.
Sensational Australian Animals
Discover the intriguing and sense-ational things that these Australian animals can do! Ages 8 to 12.
Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do!
Take a deep breath and step into the world of all the gross things animals do to survive and thrive. Ages 8 to 12.
Plantabulous!
More A to Z of Australian Plants Discover just how fabulous Australia's iconic and unique native plants really are! Ages 6 to 12.
Every Rock Has a Story
An A to Z of Australian Geology Fun facts, incredible history and fascinating insights into Australia's amazing geology. Ages 8 to 12.
The Great Australian Science Book
Discover amazing science, from the universe to Planet Earth, the human body and the very small! Ages 8 to 14.
This Book Is Full of Holes
From Underground to Outer Space and Everywhere in Between The stories of holes, from human-made holes to blue holes, sinkholes and even blowholes! Ages 8 to 12.
How to Survive on Mars
Learn all about Mars and the challenges we'll need to solve to survive there. Ages 8 to 12.
Astronomy for Curious Kids
An illustrated introduction to the solar system, our galaxy, space travel—and more! Take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the Universe with this fascinating guide. Ages 8 to 12.
Computer Technology for Curious Kids
An illustrated introduction to software programming, artificial intelligence, cyber-security—and more! Get all the data you need to upgrade yourself into a computer-tech wizard in this illustrated guide!Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers
Are you looking for a book to give as a present, but aren’t sure what to choose? CSIRO Publishing Book Vouchers are the perfect solution!
CSIRO Publishing Book Vouchers are valid for three years. The voucher code is designed for use in a single transaction and any balance cannot be redeemed for cash. The voucher can be used to purchase print books and single issues of Double Helix magazine via the CSIRO Publishing website.
