Sensational Australian Animals
Written by Stephanie Owen Reeder and published by CSIRO Publishing
Released February 2024
64 pages
Written by Stephanie Owen Reeder and published by CSIRO Publishing
Released February 2024
64 pages
Winner of the 2024 Royal Zoological Society of NSW Commendation Award for Children's Investigative Zoology, this fabulous and innovative book explores the fascinating world of native Australian animals through the five basic senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
The book covers more than 145 truly astounding animals – from sharp-eyed whale sharks to sticky-bellied green tree frogs. It showcases the strange things these creatures can do with their eyes, ears, noses, mouths and skin! Meet unique Australian birds that laugh, frogs that quack, fish that sing, mammals that glow in the dark, seahorses disguised as seaweed, turtles that breathe through their bums and lizards that clean their eyes with their tongues!
Recommend for children aged 8 to 12 years.
Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology
Written by Kitty van Cuylenburg and published by CSIRO Publishing
To be released January 2025
64 pages
Written by Kitty van Cuylenburg and published by CSIRO Publishing
To be released January 2025
64 pages
This book makes geology fun! It is filled with facts, history and insights into Australia's amazing geology.
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 continent.
Discover pink diamonds and stromatolites, the Great Artesian Basin and Uluru, and granite rocks formed billions of years ago. With stunning illustrations, engaging text and packed with fun facts, this is the perfect book for anyone curious about Australian geology.
Recommended for children aged 8 to 12 years.