Books under $50
By the BillabongMaura Finn, Cate James (illustrator) A wisdom of wombats,A passel of possums,A cl...
By the BillabongMaura Finn, Cate James (illustrator) A wisdom of wombats,A passel of possums,A cluster of spiders knitting socks . . . Who else might you meet on a trip to the billabong? Find out in this delightful romp through a much-loved Australian landscape. For ages zero to six years old About the Author:Born and bred in New Zealand, Maura Finn now lives in Melbourne with her husband and two young daughters. In her early writing days, she ran a rather lucrative playground business, swapp...
$14.95
Good Morning, GumnutsMay Gibbs Good morning, Gumnuts! The bush folk are up bright and early. Join...
Good Morning, GumnutsMay Gibbs Good morning, Gumnuts! The bush folk are up bright and early. Join Snugglepot and Cuddlepie as they say good morning to everyone they see! Featuring beautiful full-colour illustrations, this board book is the perfect morning read to see how the bush folk like to wake up and what their morning routines are. The board book pages are perfect for little hands, and the bright colours and quick story is ideal to hold tiny tots' attention. Read along with Snugglepot an...
$14.95
A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock Re...
A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock ReservesJolanda Keeble A guide to the flora of Tarin...
A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock ReservesJolanda Keeble A guide to the flora of Tarin Rock Nature Reserve and Tarin Rock Water Reserve, located between Dumbleyung and Lake Grace, Western Australia, including information on fauna and fungi observed in the reserves. About the author:Born in the Netherlands, Jolanda has lived in Western Australia since 2004. Her career focused on environmental management, mainly of human-altered landscapes, but her passion lies with observing and doc...
$50.00
100 Australian WildflowersMel Baxter '100 Australian Wildflowers' is a beautifully illustrated bo...
100 Australian WildflowersMel Baxter '100 Australian Wildflowers' is a beautifully illustrated book that can be used as a handy field and planting guide, as well as being a visual feast for the eyes. Through fanciful botanical illustrations, matched with fun and detailed descriptions, author and illustrator Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, and in...
$32.95
Djerap: Noongar BirdsMaree Klesch (editor), Lois Spehn-Jackson (editor) 'Djerap' is an amazing re...
Djerap: Noongar BirdsMaree Klesch (editor), Lois Spehn-Jackson (editor) 'Djerap' is an amazing resource that has been a couple of years in the making. Djerap is a very significant publication because it is the first Noongar book to include the three contemporary Noongar dialects in one book. The cover shows the two moieties of the Noongar Nation; Waardong (Australian Raven) and Manatj (Western Long-billed Corella), representing Noongar people standing together to revive their language and cul...
$42.50
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other ...
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat,...
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat, and hordes of flies; the Australian Outback is one of the harshest environments in the world. But this did not stop early settlers from attempting to make a living in the desert in the search for gold and the chance at a better life. Now the mining boom has created specialised camps with fly-in, fly-out workers, leaving once-booming settlements to disappear off the map forever. In this beautifull...
$24.95
Fire and Hearth: A study of Aboriginal usage and European usurpation in south-western AustraliaSy...
Fire and Hearth: A study of Aboriginal usage and European usurpation in south-western AustraliaSylvia J. Hallam , (Preface by) John Mulvaney Professor Sylvia J. Hallam FAHA has written a substantial Afterword to accompany a facsimile edition of her classic work from 1975, 'Fire and Hearth'. In the light of considerable interest in this subject we are thrilled to release this work of deep scholarship back for a new readership. This revised edition includes a Preface by John Mulvaney, and a fol...
$29.95
Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike
Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy PikeAustralian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres S...
Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy PikeAustralian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Ngirramanujuwal is one who adds colour. Walmajarri man Jimmy Pike (c. 1940–2002) manifests colour as strokes of ink on paper: the saturated hues of the desert sky at dusk, and the glimmers of the sun on the water’s surface. His vivid and exceptional drawing, painting and printing skills reveal the desert as a place teeming with colourful life, history and stories. ...
$44.95
A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Aust...
A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western AustraliaThird edition - revised and expandedBob Lidde...
A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western AustraliaThird edition - revised and expandedBob Liddelow Bob Liddelow has spent many years in the field each season, seeking different orchids. Blind "bush bashing" of likely spots rarely produces exciting finds, but given a lead by someone, the chances are greatly enhanced. This is an orchid guide with a difference. Instead of covering all species with total distribution areas, this book treats a very representative collection of orchids in great d...
$49.95
Kings Park Bushland Wildflowers Booklet
Kings Park Bushland WildflowersDjena koorliny Whadjuk boodja / Walking through Whadjuk countryKin...
Kings Park Bushland WildflowersDjena koorliny Whadjuk boodja / Walking through Whadjuk countryKings Park Volunteer Guides A handy, lightweight, botanical field guide to accompany your walk in Kings Park. The Kings Park bushland is an extensive remnant of the natural vegetation of the Perth area. The bushland occupies almost 270 hectares and contains around 350 native plant species, including many representatives of Western Australia's rich wildflower diversity. This booklet contains images of...
$6.95
Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney
Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney in conversation with Victoria Laurie The Hon Fred Chaney ...
Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney in conversation with Victoria Laurie The Hon Fred Chaney AO’s commitment to social justice, and his belief in the equal value of all people, has driven a long and passionate career in advancing the reconciliation movement in Australia. The 2022 launch of the 'Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney' captures his handover notes from sixty years in the Reconciliation movement. Written by Victoria Laurie.
$19.95
Astronomy: Sky CountryKarlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale (editor) What do you need to kn...
Astronomy: Sky CountryKarlie Noon, Krystal De Napoli, Margo Neale (editor) What do you need to know to prosper for 65,000 years or more? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the oldest scientists in human history. Many First Peoples regard the land as a reflection of the sky and the sky a reflection of the land. Sophisticated astronomical expertise embedded within ...
$24.95