Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia by Marion Anstis
$149.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
The identification of the eggs and tadpoles of Australian frogs. This magnificent and unique volume is a worthy addition to the library of any naturalist, student or professional with a keen interest in identifying our frogs and learning more about their fascinating life histories.
The Cow Book - A story of Life on an Irish Family Farm by John Connell
$29.99 AUD
Category: Natural History | Reading Level: very good
The intimate account of a year on his family farm in Ireland - and a fascinating history of man's long relationship with the cow, by a Walkley Award-winning investigative reporter.
Wildlife of Australia by John Pickrell
$34.95 AUD
Category: Natural History
For first-time visitors here, Australia's wildlife - from the platypus and the thorny devil to the cassowary and the koala - seems almost indescribably exotic. This is not only true for its plants and animals but also for its landscapes and environments. The unusual fauna, unusual environments, unusual ...Show more
Every Penguin in the World: A Quest to See Them All by Charles Bergman
$39.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
This is the question at the heart of author and photographer Charles Bergman's quest. After a life-changing encounter with a king penguin on South Georgia Island, Bergman and his wife, Susan, committed to seeing all eighteen current species of penguins on the planet. Their passion took them to the far e ...Show more
What Snake is That? by Gerry Swan
$27.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
There is no doubt about it, snakes are fascinating. They may not always inspire affection, but they certainly generate interest. This complete guide to identifying snakes is written by expert authors and features full-colour photographs.
Man's War Against Nature (Penguin Green Ideas series) by Rachel Carson
$9.99 AUD
Category: Natural History | Series: Penguin Green Ideas
Here, with the precision of a scientist and the simplicity of a fable, she reveals how man-made pesticides have destroyed wildlife, creating a world of polluted streams and silent songbirds.
Cockatoo by No Author No Author Provided
$19.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Did you know that the word cockatoo comes from the Malay word kakatua? Or that most cockatoos are left-footed? Did you know their closest relatives are parrots; and that they're amongst the world's longest-living birds? Richly illustrated with over 80 interpretations of the species, Cockatoo is the perf ...Show more
Mammals of Australia (Australian Geographic A Naturalist's Guide to the) by Peter Rowland; Chris Farrell
$24.99 AUD
Category: Natural History | Series: Naturalists' Guides
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 300 mammal species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distrib ...Show more
Wisdom of Wolves by Elli H. Radinger
$29.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Love your family, care for your those around you, never give up and always find time to have fun - these are the golden rules of wolves. These remarkably intelligent animals take empathetic care of their old and injured, bring up their young lovingly and are able to forget everything when playing. They ...Show more
Incredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation by David Barrie
$32.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
In INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS, award-winning author David Barrie takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge science of animal navigation, where breakthroughs are allowing scientists to unravel, for the first time, how animals as various as butterflies, birds, crustaceans, fish, reptiles and even people find their ...Show more
The Animal's Companion: People and Their Pets, a 26,000-Year Love Story by Jacky Colliss Harvey
$35.00 AUD
Category: Natural History | Series: 26,000 Year Love Story
The earliest evidence of a human and a pet can be traced as far back as 26,000 BC in France where a boy and his 'canid' took a walk through a cave. Their foot and paw prints were preserved together on the muddy cave floor, and smoke from the torch the boy carried was left on the walls, allowing archaeol ...Show more
Walks in the Wild by Peter Wohlleben
$29.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
The bestselling author of the Hidden Life of Trees brings the world of forests to lifeCan you tell the difference between wolf and dog prints?Which trees are best to shelter under a storm?How do you tell a deciduous and coniferous tree apart?Bestselling author of The Hidden Life of trees, Peter Wohllebe ...Show more