Birds and animals

Whats That? Australian Insects

Whats That? Australian Insects

What's That? Australian Insects features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian ...

What's That? Australian Insects features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian insects. And it's jampacked with fascinating facts! From risky red fire ants to wild wasps, buzzy bees, breathtaking butterflies, misunderstood moths, singing cicadas, creepy cockroaches, dazzling dragonflies and powerful praying mantises — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource. Other books in the series include Birds, Mammals, Frogs, Spiders and Reptiles.

$24.95

Gurril Storm Bird Gurril Storm Bird

Gurril Storm Bird

Based on a traditional story from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji First Nations people of Cairns, it ...

Based on a traditional story from the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji First Nations people of Cairns, it has been told by many generations.Gurril could not understand why everyone was afraid of a snake, even if it was Gudju-gudju, the rainbow serpent! But he was soon to discover just how powerful Gudju-gudju really was and why it is not a good idea to torment the rainbow serpent.Gurril, Storm Bird is a Gimuy Walubara (pronounced ghee-moy-wah-la-burra) Yidinji traditional story that helps to explain t...

$27.95

The Bush Birds The Bush Birds

The Bush Birds

The Bush BirdsHelen Milroy From the author of the bestselling Backyard series, Helen Milroy's lat...

The Bush BirdsHelen Milroy From the author of the bestselling Backyard series, Helen Milroy's latest book helps young readers better observe their local birds when out for a walk in the bush.  'Little birds, big birds, all different kinds. How many bush birds can you find?' From curious blue wrens to booming emus, and from feasting lorikeets to eagles soaring, Bush Birds by Helen Milroy is a fun and lively read with bold illustrations designed to celebrate the birds in our bush. About the Aut...

$19.95

The Whale Sharks of Ningaloo Activity Book The Whale Sharks of Ningaloo Activity Book

The Whale Sharks of Ningaloo Activity Book

The Whale Sharks of Ningaloo - Activities and Cool Facts is a fantastic new activity book for kid...

The Whale Sharks of Ningaloo - Activities and Cool Facts is a fantastic new activity book for kids to help them learn all about Western Australia’s marine emblem – the magnificent whale shark! Aimed at primary school aged children (with plenty of fun facts for parents too), this book contains stickers, games and quizzes. Readers will learn all about the largest fish in the ocean, why they are so special and why they need protection. It's perfect for the kids to take in the car or do at home. 

$6.95

Wanda Out Yonder Wanda Out Yonder

Wanda Out Yonder

A huge 48 pages of adventure. Wanda, the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat,  has been stuck in a bit of...

A huge 48 pages of adventure. Wanda, the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat,  has been stuck in a bit of a rut lately. She's lived in Western Australia her whole life but had not ventured further than her National Park, except to visit her relatives in South Australia. With an inquisitive and independent spirit, she's now eager for a grand adventure! Embark on a marvellous journey alongside Wanda as she sets off through the breathtaking South West of WA. On this captivating quest, you'll have the op...

$24.00

I am a Magpie I Am a Currawong I am a Magpie I Am a Currawong

I am a Magpie I Am a Currawong

From magpies to currawongs, and finches to thornbills, here are a few little details to look out ...

From magpies to currawongs, and finches to thornbills, here are a few little details to look out for when in Australian gardens, parks, beaches or bush. With simple rhymes and stunning illustrations this book is a beautiful beginning to a bird loving journey.

$24.95

Winner Winner Bin Chicken Dinner

Winner Winner Bin Chicken Dinner

Winner Winner Bin Chicken DinnerBy Kate Temple, Jol TempleIllustrations by Ronojoy Ghosh Ibis is...

Winner Winner Bin Chicken DinnerBy Kate Temple, Jol TempleIllustrations by Ronojoy Ghosh Ibis is on the lookout for food but she's not welcome anywhere! Until she spies the most amazing dinner of all.

$18.95

The Ferals that Ate Australia

The Ferals that Ate Australia

The Ferals that Ate AustraliaGuy Hull Dangerous predators and ravenous herbivores: the story of A...

The Ferals that Ate AustraliaGuy Hull Dangerous predators and ravenous herbivores: the story of Australia's feral nightmare. Isolation was once the impenetrable barrier that protected Australia and its unique fauna. But a little over two hundred years ago a foreign power took possession and brought with it the foreign animals that now dominate the country's ecosystem. They are the enemy within. Since that time, around 10 per cent of Australia's endemic terrestrial mammalian species have becom...

$34.95

A Brush with Birds A Brush with Birds

A Brush with Birds

A Brush with Birds: Paintings and Stories from the WildRichard Weatherly 'A Brush with Birds' cel...

A Brush with Birds: Paintings and Stories from the WildRichard Weatherly 'A Brush with Birds' celebrates the exquisite artworks and incredible life of one of the world’s finest bird painters, Richard Weatherly OAM. A skilled falconer and artist, Richard has spent more than fifty years observing birds and their natural habitats around the world, from Antarctica to Zimbabwe to New Guinea, Australia and America. In 'A Brush with Birds', Richard accompanies his stunning paintings and sketches wit...

$65.00

Whats That? Australian Spiders

Whats That? Australian Spiders

What's That? Australian Spiders features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of a wide ra...

What's That? Australian Spiders features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of a wide range of Australian spiders and some other arachnids. And it's jampacked with fascinating facts! From fearsome funnel-webs to glistening golden orb weavers, terrifying tarantulas, gymnastic jumpers, resplendent red-headed mouse spiders and sensory scorpions ― children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource. 

$24.95

Swainstons Fishes of Australia Swainstons Fishes of Australia

Swainstons Fishes of Australia

Swainston's Fishes of Australia: The complete illustrated guideRoger Swainston A fascinating over...

Swainston's Fishes of Australia: The complete illustrated guideRoger Swainston A fascinating overview of the extraordinary diversity of Australia's marine and freshwater fishes, illustrated with Roger Swainston's breathtaking artwork. More than 1500 remarkable illustrations portray every family of fishes ever recorded from Australian waters. The names of all known species are listed alongside detailed information on the taxonomy and biology of each family. About the Author: Roger Swainston is...

$80.00

Australian Birds Australian Birds

Australian Birds

Australian BirdsMatt Chun It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats ...

Australian BirdsMatt Chun It took millions of years of isolation and a diverse range of habitats for Australian birds to evolve the way they did. The result is many of the world’s most striking and beautiful birds, including some that are stranger than fiction. In Australian Birds, acclaimed artist Matt Chun showcases 16 remarkable species that have captured the imagination of the world. From the iconic cockatoo, to the endangered Cassowary, Australian Birds has been carefully curated to info...

$29.95