The long-standing Number Crunch newspaper column is a weekly bite of diverse but always fascinating stats and facts. This compendium is the first in a series (volume 2 will be available for Christmas) of books that bring together the very best of the facts, feats and stats discovered by author John Croucher...
Editor and writer Wendy Bruere has assembled a team of experienced Australian writer-hikers, including John & Monica Chapman, to survey and showcase the very best multi-day walks Australia has to offer, ranging from 3-day hops to some major 3-week (or more) challenges.
This Whats That? book features Myke Mollards vibrant drawings of a wide range of Australian birds. And its jampacked with fascinating facts! From barking blue-winged kookaburras, elegant emus, gallant galahs, lyrical lyrebirds and musical magpies to silky satin bower birds — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
This Whats That? title features Myke Mollards vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian amphibians. And its jampacked with fascinating facts! From precious pobblebonks, terrific turtle frogs and colourful corroboree frogs to conniving cane toads and snouty smooth newts — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
The OO in Uluru is a fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound oo and where they can find it in different words. The rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. It was first published in 2018 - this is the first time it has been available in hardback format.
Victoria is a must-visit destination for any Australian or visitor who loves the outdoors. This book makes the best of anyone's time in Victoria’s outdoors by highlighting the very best natural places and experiences. Richly illustrated with over 250 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps, plus a summary table. Covers the entire ......
How understanding the evolution of the human brain can help you re-connect with the world
Our civilisation relies on the human capacity to connect and cooperate. Yet this drive accentuates group frictions, worsened by overcrowding and media. Mark advocates reconnecting to overcome divisions, exploring brain evolution and practical connection. He envisions leveraging this drive to foster multicultural societies for global betterment.
The south coast of WA is a walkers paradise - known for a wide variety of dramatic hiking from significant hill country to some of Australias most beautiful beaches. This brand new guide in Australias bestselling walking guide series introduces some forty walks (plus many suggestions for varying them).
The EE in the Deep Blue Sea is a fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound ee and where they can find it in different words. The rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. It was first published in 2020 - this is the first time it has been available in hardback format.
