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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 …

Jevita Nilson , Jess Racklyeft

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 …

SP Kim

The Lauxaniidae are one of the largest families of acalyptrate Diptera (series Schizophora) and are distributed in all the major zoogeographical regions of the world. Early taxonomic work on the family began in Europe and some notable studies …

Christopher Cheng , Danny Snell

A child’s day in the garden with their Gran and Pa leads to a wonderful exploration of pollination. Join them in discovering how pollination happens in our gardens and backyards, and the importance it has for our environment. Meet …

Caitlin Henderson , Annie Henderson

I’m not afraid of spiders! Come along on an exploration of the wonderful world of spiders. Discover how there's nothing to fear about these beautiful but often misunderstood animals. Meet spiders that jump, spiders that sparkle and …

Deborah S. Bower , Ricky-John Spencer , Michael B. Thompson , James U. Van Dyke , Elizabeth Hale , James O'Hanlon

Where have all the baby turtles gone? Brooke loves watching the turtles in the creek on her farm. But in spring, she notices broken eggshells down near the water. What is happening to the turtle eggs? Brooke decides to use …

Katrina Germein , Suzanne Houghton

Australian frogs are fabulous frogs! Did you know that there are frogs who change colour? Or that there are frogs who would rather walk than jump, or can use their eyes to swallow food? And that some tadpoles can control when they turn into …

Nicole Godwin , Susannah Crispe

Magpie has one job, one desire, one purpose: KEEP THE EGGS SAFE. Always on alert for danger, will Magpie's determination be enough when rock-carrying intruders arrive? Why do magpies swoop and why do we have such a fascination …

Suzanne Houghton

Have you ever heard of a meat-eating plant? Or a plant that traps spiders and flies? Welcome to The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants, where sticky leaves and slippery stems are just some of the fascinating ways some plants …

Dom Conlon , Anastasia Izlesou

Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting hammerheads and great whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home. With rich language and enchanting art, Swim, …

Romane Cristescu , Nic Gill , Sylvia Morris

Bear is full of energy, which can lead to trouble – until he finds his perfect role as a detection dog! When deadly bushfires sweep through the forest, Bear and his team must act fast. Will Bear be able to find and help save the …

Sophie Gillies , Karen Erasmus

All Australian creatures from galahs and potoroos, to stingrays and goannas, do their own distinctive poos. Discover which animal has sparkly poo, who poos hundreds of times a day and, of course, whose poos are square! With whimsical …

Christina Booth

Can Purinina survive without her mother? Will she survive the challenges of the Tasmanian wilderness? Follow the lives of the purinina (Tasmanian devils) and discover the issues facing this iconic species. With captivating …

Yvonne Mes , Sylvia Morris

Millions of years ago, a small dinosaur slips and scrambles, before sinking into the earth. Her bones lie under the soil, slowly transforming into something wonderful. Then, one day, a miner spies a shimmer of blue and green. The …

Claire Saxby , Alicia Rogerson

You will find me where land meets sea … Saltmarshes are full of energy and life. They provide food and shelter for migratory birds as well as microscopic plants and animals. They also protect our coastlines. Most of all, saltmarshes …

James O'Hanlon

No one has ever seen a colossal squid in the wild, but Sid is determined to be the first. Join Sid on his exciting quest to find this incredibly rare animal. Along the way, Sid encounters other strange creatures until he eventually …

Beverley McWilliams , Julian Teh

Tap, tap, CRACK! Three stripy chicks hatch … After patiently incubating his mate's eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after three chicks is …

Dom Conlon , Anastasia Izlesou

Travel with Star (the Sun) as her light zips across 150 million kilometres of space from her home to Earth, where she ripens crops, keeps us warm, creates weather and reveals a waking world full of life. With rich language and enchanting …

David Gullan , Samantha Metcalfe

'There it is! That's it! That's the last bat!' '… Or could it be those ones?' 'Or this one, or that?' As the stars come out for the night, a colony of bats passes overhead. Where are they going and what will they do on their …

Sarah Speedie , Cindy Lane

Each day the Great Dawn Choir greets the morning sun. Together in the growing light, their voices join as one. The Great Dawn Choir celebrates the dawn chorus and the beautiful native Australian birds that take …