This issue we’re taking a deep dive into some reef encounters! Join us as we explore the Great Barrier Reef. Then visit the whale sharks at Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. And for something completely different, learn about the galaxy-shaking …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Children and Teen Non-Fiction
The red kangaroo is at the heart of Australia's ecological identity. It is Australia's largest terrestrial land mammal, the largest extant marsupial, and the only kangaroo truly restricted to Australia's arid interior. Almost nothing was …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Mammals and Marsupials
Mound-builders are unique in being the only birds that do not incubate their eggs using body heat; rather, a variety of naturally occurring sources of heat is exploited such as solar energy and the heat generated by decomposing organic matter. …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Birds
Pastoral Australia tells the story of the expansion of Australia's pastoral industry, how it drove European settlement and involved Aboriginal people in the new settler society. The rural life that once saw Australia 'ride …
[ Books ] Science in Society — Science in Society / Heritage and History
Agriculture in Australia has had a lively history. The first European settlers in 1788 brought agricultural technologies with them from their homelands, influencing early practices in Australia. Wool production dominated the 19th century, …
[ Books ] Science in Society — Science in Society / Heritage and History
The result of more than 20 years of research and collaboration by international butterfly experts, this book is the first comprehensive catalogue to the butterfly fauna of any major tropical region and, as such, provides a basic research …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Invertebrates
Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings, Living Architecture highlights the most exciting green roof and living wall projects in Australia and New Zealand within an international context. Cities around the world …
[ Books ] Built Environment — Built Environment / Landscape Architecture
This book provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos, showing how their reproductive patterns, social structure and other aspects of their biology make them well adapted to Australia’s harsh climate and demanding environment. Since …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Mammals and Marsupials
Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management is a complete guide to the husbandry of all groups of Australian mammals. This second edition has been updated based on the latest research, bringing together current knowledge of …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Mammals and Marsupials
Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine was the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial, and its disappearance has left many questions and contradictions. Alternately portrayed as a scourge and as a high value commodity, the thylacine’s …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Mammals and Marsupials
A scarcity of natural resources. The challenge to protect biodiversity and the global climate. Rapid economic growth and urbanisation in Asia and the developing world. Changing demographics and an ageing population. The impact of new digital …
[ Books ] Science in Society — Science in Society / Ideas and Issues
This book traces the discovery of Australia’s fishes from the earliest days of taxonomy to the first part of the 20th century. It provides a unique insight into the diverse pathways by which Australia’s fish were discovered and outlines …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Fish
Australian Palms offers an updated and thorough systematic and taxonomic treatment of the Australian palm flora, covering 60 species in 21 genera. Of these, 54 species occur in continental Australia and six species on the off-shore …
[ Books ] Plants & Fungi — Plants & Fungi / Field and Regional Guides
The Australian wildfires of 2019–20 (Black Summer) were devastating and unprecedented. These megafires burnt more than 10 million hectares, mostly of forests in southern and eastern Australia. Many of the fires were uncontrollable. These …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Fire
Bundle and save! When you buy this set you will receive one copy of each of the following books at 20% off the RRP*: The Forest in the Tree: How Fungi Shape the Earth …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Children and Teen Non-Fiction
People have been visiting and living in the Victorian Grampians, also known as Gariwerd, for thousands of generations. They have both witnessed and caused vast environmental transformations in and around the ranges. Gariwerd: An Environmental …
[ Books ] Science in Society — Science in Society / Heritage and History
The tawny frogmouth is one of Australia’s most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australia’s leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Birds
A Guide to the Beetles of Australia provides a comprehensive introduction to the Coleoptera – a huge and diverse group of insects. Beetles make up 40 per cent of all insects known to science. The number of described beetle species …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Invertebrates
This edition includes a chapter on water quality plus the latest findings in yabby farming. It provides a grounding in the basic principles of aquaculture and reflects the considerable advances in aquaculture technology over the last few …
[ Books ] Marine & Freshwater — Marine & Freshwater / Fisheries and Fishing
The Australian magpie is one of our nation’s most popular and iconic birds. It is loved for its impressive vocal abilities, propensity to play, excellent parenting and willingness to form enduring friendships with people. Written …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Birds