Books
Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
Published by Jolly Read Media Illustrations by Natasha Lea Quokkas are famous for being the world...
Published by Jolly Read Media Illustrations by Natasha Lea Quokkas are famous for being the world's happiest wild animals, living a happy-go-lucky life on Rottnest Island surrounded by the sea and sun. But Crow has a very curious quokka secret. Way down south in Western Australia is Bluff Knoll - the highest peak in the Koi Kyenunu-ruff or Stirling Range - and here you'll find the strangest thing.....Quokkas living in the snow! They're not as famous as their Rotto cousins (yet) but just as c...
$28.50
Book - Eucalypts of WA: Goldfields
This book describes all the naturally occurring eucalypts in the goldfields region of Western Aus...
This book describes all the naturally occurring eucalypts in the goldfields region of Western Australia, a vast area of 640 square kilometres incorporating the world-renowned Great Western Woodlands and the Western Australia section of the amazing Great Victorian Desert. Within this vast area there are 173 different eucalypt species and subspecies, which represents around 20% of all known eucalypts. Of the 173 eucalypts, 158 are described in detail over a double page, featuring: Images of t...
$49.00
Book - Eucalyptus by Stephen Hopper
Eucalypts, iconic to Australia, have shaped art, science and landscapes worldwide. With around ni...
Eucalypts, iconic to Australia, have shaped art, science and landscapes worldwide. With around nine hundred species, from towering giants to compact mallees, these trees inspire awe and curiosity. Their hardwood has driven industries, sparked protests and even toppled governments. Their aromatic leaves hold healing properties yet fuel devastating wildfires. This book blends Aboriginal knowledge and Western science to uncover the rich natural history, biology and conservation of eucalypts. It...
$39.95
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
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
The Flora of the Wongan Hills Area
The information contained in this publication centers on the bushlands and lateritic hills within...
The information contained in this publication centers on the bushlands and lateritic hills within a 12 km radius of the town of Wongan Hills. The Native Flora section orders 693 plants by genus in alphabetical order (including four ferns). Photographed introduced plant species (39) are followed by information on mosses, liverworts and allies, fungi and lichens, and fauna that has been recorded for and observed in the reserves and bushlands, based on available information sources.
$60.00
Pocket Guide - Mushrooms & Other Fungi
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of South West Western AustraliaBy Sapphire McMullan-Fisher and Katrina ...
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of South West Western AustraliaBy Sapphire McMullan-Fisher and Katrina Syme Contains 91 common mushrooms and other fungi from South West WA with images from the region: Kalbarri to Ravensthorpe, including Perth and the south west Capes. Shower proof and light so you can take it out in the field.
$9.95
An enthralling look at our relationship with fungi, from an author who has spent more than forty ...
An enthralling look at our relationship with fungi, from an author who has spent more than forty years studying them on five continents. Fungi are essential to all life on Earth and yet fungal diseases and toxins lead to over one million deaths each year. How can we strike a better balance with our microbial cousins? These remarkable microbes enrich our lives- from releasing the carbon in plants, to producing life-changing medicine, to adding umami flavour and B vitamins to our food. But not ...
$32.95
Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanin...
by George Alex Sharr FA Ever wondered what those "foreign" plant names mean? In this book, all th...
by George Alex Sharr FA Ever wondered what those "foreign" plant names mean? In this book, all the known wildflowers and weeds int the state - 12,800 of them - are explained by renowned Western Australian botanist and Latin scholar Alex George. They refer to plant shapes and sizes, places, people, perfume and much more. Wonders no longer!
$48.00
Discover the magic of Ningaloo through this beautifully illustrated picture book inspired by Tim ...
Discover the magic of Ningaloo through this beautifully illustrated picture book inspired by Tim Winton’s 25-year dedication to protecting Western Australia’s stunning coastline. Award-winning author and conservationist Tim Winton, together with acclaimed watercolour artist Cindy Lane, invites readers on an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most extraordinary marine environments. From majestic whale sharks to tiny Cape Range millipedes, and from vibrant coral reefs to tranquil ...
$29.95
Age range 8 to 14 How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are...
Age range 8 to 14 How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are ill? What species will exist on Earth in a million years' time? Discover the answers to these questions and a lot more in The Great Australian Science Book. We'll go on an incredible scientific journey from the very, very BIG to the very, very SMALL. Starting with the universe itself, we will travel through the galaxies and stars, onto our very own planet Earth and across its fabulous features, i...
$29.95
Wildflower Country, 2nd Edition
Wildflower Country Discovering Biodiversity in Australia's SouthwestWritten by Kaisa Breeden and ...
Wildflower Country Discovering Biodiversity in Australia's SouthwestWritten by Kaisa Breeden and Stanley Breeden There are few other places on earth where flowers are so all pervasive, so varied and as sumptuous as in south-west Western Australia. It is one of 39 special places in the world, named International Biodiversity Hotspots, where there have been explosions of evolution – veritable cauldrons of species making. Award-winning photographers Stanley and Kaisa Breeden journey into this u...
$49.95