Myke Mollards signature illustrations and engaging text, delivered with a cinematic punch, bring kids up close and personal with over 150 of the most beautiful and characterful birds that are commonly seen around our gardens. Readers will understand these creatures better and learn how to help preserve their environments for the future.
Many of Australia’s creatures are facing extinction and we can’t save what we don’t understand. Mykes signature illustrations and engaging text introduce kids to 134 of Australia’s most endangered animals. While some may be well-known, many are not: all have their plight, beauty and character delicately presented in this important new book.
The best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely coastal strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps.
Full of vibrant photography and accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary, this is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits.
The Northern Territory, Australias premier desert destination, lures outdoor enthusiasts with iconic parks like Uluru/Kata Tjuta and Kakadu. Discover endless walks, lookouts, 4WD adventures, wildlife encounters and other adventures. This book, with 150+ photos and maps, showcases the best NT has to offer for nature lovers.
This is the story of the AU. The AU in the Dinosaur is a fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound AU and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated by Janie Frith, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the journey of ......
The 48-215's Golden Decade and LegacyWith insights from Spencer Martin, Barry Seton and Others
The 48-215: the modest car, designed for a particular moment, that burst the boundaries of its expectations. There is a touch of the miraculous about this story: a modest car that defined a motoring era and a bunch of mates that built a racing car on a shoestring but through hard work, skill and nerve still reached the pinnacle of their sport.
How a tycoon, a pastoralist and a convict helped shape the exploration of colonial Australia
The Australian outback was revealed partly by formal expeditions, but also by runaway convicts, privately funded explorers, and pastoralists. This is the enthralling tale of three exemplars: Ralph Entwistle, bushranger; John Horrocks, first to explore the parched interior by camel; and Horace Wills, who pushed the frontier back in the far north.
