The Hawkesbury River is the longest coastal river in New South Wales. A vital source of water and food, it has a long Aboriginal history and was critical for the survival of the early British colony at Sydney. The Hawkesbury’s weathered …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Biodiversity and Ecology
Cyanoprokaryotes (also known as cyanobacteria or blue-green algae) can form a significant component of benthic, periphytic and floating microphytic assemblages across a diverse range of habitats. They contribute to the productivity of aquatic …
[ Books ] Plants & Fungi — Plants & Fungi / Aquatic and Marine Plants
This issue, we’re building big! Find out how to make a solar motor that doesn’t use electricity, and for a tasty treat, experiment with gingerbread construction. Humans aren’t the only builders on our planet. Check out some amazing …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Children and Teen Non-Fiction
Water is scarce in the Lake Eyre Basin in the heart of Australia. The region goes through natural cycles of boom and bust, and the flooding of the basin rivers is accompanied by spectacular responses from wildlife and vegetation. However, …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Environmental Management
Ecosystem Response Modelling in the Murray-Darling Basin provides an overview of the status of science in support of water management in Australia’s largest and most economically important river catchment, and brings together the …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Biodiversity and Ecology
Our world is full of amazing natural wonders. From sparkling seas and towering trees, to valleys, lakes and waterfalls, there are extraordinary places that seem too magical to be true but can be found right here on planet Earth. There …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Picture Books
The river red gum has the most widespread natural distribution of Eucalyptus in Australia, forming extensive forests and woodlands in south-eastern Australia and providing the structural and functional elements of important floodplain …
[ Books ] Plants & Fungi — Plants & Fungi / Ecology and Management
Bundle and save! When you buy this set you will receive one copy of each of the following books at 20% off the RRP*: Our World Full of Wonder Our …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Picture Books
Vegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human …
[ Books ] Marine & Freshwater — Marine & Freshwater / Freshwater Ecology
Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a wondrous and unforgettable event! Eclipse Chasers is a guide to past and future Australian total solar eclipses, exploring historical and cultural knowledge, as well as featuring five …
[ Books ] Physical Sciences — Physical Sciences / Astronomy
Once described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘the best ornithological illustrator alive’, William T. Cooper was a generous mentor to many wildlife artists. His willingness to share his knowledge and skills is epitomised in Capturing the …
[ Books ] Science in Society — Science in Society / Leisure and Tourism
Throughout much of the world, the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, is prized as an easily cultured, nutritious and tasty fish. It also features in a hugely popular fishery, especially in the UK, Europe and the USA. Koi, an ornamental …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Fish
The Murray cod is Australia’s largest and most iconic freshwater fish. Tales of the species have long been part of Australian folklore and this book describes its history, biology, cultural significance and conservation. The Life …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Fish
Freshwater macroinvertebrates provide a useful and reliable indicator of the health of our rivers, streams, ponds and wetlands. As environmental awareness within the community increases, there is an increasing interest in the need to assess …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Invertebrates
Floods in the Murray-Darling Basin are crucial sources of water for people, animals and plants in this often dry region of inland eastern Australia. Even so, floods have often been experienced as natural disasters, which have led to major …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Water
Weather collects some of the most breathtaking images from Weather Photographer of the Year, the annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society. Each image has been selected by a panel of meteorologists, photographers …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Climate
Creatures are on the move! Wild animals often travel to find food, shelter or a place to breed. But this is becoming more difficult and dangerous, as construction and land clearing are affecting their habitat. Creature …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Picture Books
Join us as we gaze at the stars! This issue, we’re seeing into space with different eyes. Find out what the sky would look like if you had superpowers. We peer into our galaxy’s past as Kirsten Banks explains galactic archaeology. Plus, …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Children and Teen Non-Fiction
Groundwater discharge is associated with salinity and pollution problems. The widespread presence of millions of saline lakes in North America, Africa and Australia, shows that across the geological record, most salinity and desertification …
[ Books ] Built Environment — Built Environment / Engineering
Look up to the stars and observe the wonders of outer space with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible introduction to astronomy. Visit other planets in our solar system, steer a course through the constellations, and …
[ Books ] Children — Children / Children and Teen Non-Fiction