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Jenny Jacoby , Vicky Barker

Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites? Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia. Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully …

These Model Codes of Practice are intended as a guide for people responsible for the welfare and husbandry of a range of animals. The Codes are kept under review to take account of advances in the understanding of animal physiology and …

Katrina Germein , Suzanne Houghton

What do you know about wasps? There are wasps that shimmer in shades of bright blue and green. There are some without wings – and some almost too tiny to see. Some capture spiders, while others nest in fruit or mud. With …

This issue, we're taking a closer look at taking a closer look! See how scientific imaging is uncovering bird evolution as it happens. Hear how researchers are turning science into music to reveal hidden patterns. Then, check out how a dentist …

Thomas Newsome , Alan Newsome

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 …

Blake Chapman , Astred Hicks

Dive in to the incredible world of ocean animals! Ocean animals are truly awesome. They come in every size, colour and shape imaginable. They are also some of the weirdest, sneakiest and smartest animals on the planet! This …

Abbie Mitchell , Astred Hicks

Do you know what a tree hollow is? To you and me, a tree hollow is just a hole, cavity or tunnel in a tree or branch. But to an animal, that hollow may be a bedroom, hiding place, nursery or shelter. It is the ultimate tree house! Come …

Darryl Jones , Ann Goth

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. …

Michael Pearson , Jane Lennon

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 …

Graeme Hopkins , Christine Goodwin

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 …

Explore alien worlds in this issue of Double Helix. Look deep into the universe and find out how scientists are searching for extra-terrestrial life. Back on Earth, discover more about parasites that control other organisms, and strange …

Kitty van Cuylenburg , Cher Hart

Australia is full of unique geological formations, fascinating fossils and intriguing minerals. Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology explores our incredible landscapes and offers captivating insights into our exceptional …

Ailsa Wild , Aviva Reed , Briony Barr , Gregory Crocetti

This is a story about trees and fungi connected through a ‘wood wide web’ – told by one tiny fungal spore. A little fungus meets a baby cacao tree and they learn to feed each other. They cooperate with a forest of plants and a metropolis …

Giles Sparrow , Nik Neves

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 …

John Andrews

Bots and Bods explores the differences and the similarities between humans and robots. You’ll see the basic features of human bodies and how they are copied in bots. You’ll learn how movement happens, how the world is seen and sensed, …

Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan

Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible …

Chris Oxlade , Nik Neves

Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video …

Ailsa Wild , Aviva Reed , Briony Barr , Gregory Crocetti , S. Patricia Stock

This is a story about tiny creatures that live in the darkness of the soil. When a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue. Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey …

Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan

Did you know that there are plants that can survive fire? Plants with seed pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Plants that can help clean up pollution? Or that Australia is home to the most ‘venomous’ plant in the world? Plantabulous! …

Andrew Plant

A pterosaur glides over a desert ocean. Taking flight across prehistoric Australia, she searches for her family along the shores of the great Eromanga Sea. Follow her journey and discover a time when dinosaurs dominated the land …