Myke Mollard’s signature illustrations and engaging text, delivered with a cinematic punch, bring kids up close and personal with 47 of the most deadly and dangerous Australian creatures, helping them to discover their true nature. Children will come to understand these creatures better, gain courage and form a proper respect for them.
How one man telegraphed Australia to the modern world
In 1855 Charles Todd had a bold dream to build a telegraph line across Australia to connect it to the world. By 1870, Singapore had joined the global network: now for Australia. Todd and his men succesfully erected thousands of telegraph poles - one every 80 metres - across land that was relentlessly inhospitable and largely unknown to them.
Frank is blind, but loves the outdoors and the feel of the sun. Frank and friends go on a camping trip and get up early to see the sunrise. However, on the pre-dawn walk to the lookout the torch batteries die and darkness descends. Frank takes over the lead, making his way confidently with his knowledge and his stick while the others follow.
Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road & the Otways, a new book in Woodslanes hugely successful walking guides series, introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, ......
For those in the urban centres of Sydney, Wollongong or Canberra, the Southern Highlands offer a fast escape with natural attractions that can’t be found along the coast. The Highlands form part of the Great Dividing Range and numerous spectacular waterfalls tumble off its sharp eastern edge.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound A and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the journey of Rainbow Bird from the rainforests of Tasmania to their counterparts in NSW.
From January 1919 two waves of Spanish Flu swept across Australia. This book tells the story of the 15,000+ Australians who died, the many more who were incapacitated, and medical and health specialists who, by literally putting their lives on the line, saved countless more and gave Australia a template for what was to come a century later in 2020
Elvis, Australia’s crankiest crocodile, was scaring people in Darwin so he was sent to the Australian Reptile Park and has become its most famous resident. With photos of Elvis, this book tells the story of his life at the park and some of his naughty antics. The book also educates about Australian native animals and the people that care for them
Details 25 walks in this much-loved region, including in Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield national parks. Distance, grade and estimated duration are detailed, walks are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps and photographs, and history, culture and wildlife add interest. Includes many classic walks as well as some lesser known adventurous tracks.
