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Australian Geographic
The South Australian Museum and Australian Geographic focus on enhancing awareness of this extraordinary place by encouraging photography of the region's nature and landscapes and promoting it in an annual…
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The first guidebook in a partnership between Australian Geographic and Hardie Grant Explore, featuring a fresh-look design and brand new content.
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Takayna/Tarkine, One of the Last Wild Places on Earth is a richly illustrated hardcover book that passionately pleads for Takayna's preservation. It features powerful words and stunning photographs from those…
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For 30 years AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC journalists have revealed the rich diversity of a nation. From schoolyards to parliament and the outback to the ocean, they have reported on Australia and…
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Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, from earthquakes to tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of…
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Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development.
Explore what First Australians and scientists have learned about the incredible properties of light and colour.
Explore how number patterns, symmetry, algebra, geometry and other maths concepts have been applied by First Australians for millennia.
Learn all about the scariest things that you'll find in Australia! You'll discover deadly spiders, hazardous sports, killer sharks, nasty criminals and seriously snappy crocodiles. You'll even find out which…
How many animals can you see on the page? Discover the wonderful world of Aussie animals while you learn to count to 10. This sturdy alphabet board book will delight…
Create your own incredible scenes using reusable stickers of some of the deadliest creatures in Australia. We’ve got the world’s most venomous snake; the deadliest jellyfish, spider and octopus; the…
Featuring detailed illustrations of the whales and dolphins that call Australia home, this amazing book will profile key species, such as the humpback whale, the sperm whale, the killer whale…
Packed full of interesting and useful facts, this handy reference will help you to appreciate and avoid these often unfairly maligned animals. Each chapter, written by a recognised expert, describes…
Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides - it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In…
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There are so many incredible walks in Australia but how do you know which are the best ones? Our free time is precious and few people have the time to…
All Wrapped Up: Australian Geographic is a collection of stunning wrapping paper designs that will take your gifting to the next level.
The 20 different patterns celebrate Australian flora and…
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Danielle Lancaster
The fourth title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full…
In this book, students explore the life cycles living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these processes.
Georgina Steytler, one of Australia’s most gifted wildlife photographers, is passionate about birds and conservation. In this stunning collection of her work over the last decade, her poetic images portray…
From solar to geothermal power, you will learn how the choices we make every day affect our future, for better or worse.
In this book, students investigate the different types of adaptations that animals might have to help them survive and thrive in their particular environment, and then explore a range of…
The ground we're standing on has so much to teach us - so let's take the time to listen to what it has to tell us.
From planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Buckle up and get ready to…
Chris Munn
The fifth title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full…
The 9th title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full…
Cathy Proctor
Engagingly illustrated, this book is packed with of hundreds of outdoor and camping activities you can enjoy as a family when camping, visiting your local park…or even just in your…
A new series about early Australian history. Written specifically with the new Australian History Curriculum in mind. Covers content for Year 4 – First Contacts, Year 5 – The Australian…
Join Australian Geographic on a journey to Australia’s coast. With three-quarters of us living within cooee of the coast, it’s not surprising that saltwater courses through the nation’s lifeblood. The…
Australia has connections with countries around the globe. As well as trade relationships, Australians travel all over the world and many foreign tourists visit our shores. Australia has a particularly…
Take a world trip with us as we go on safari to meet the most freaky creatures in the animal kingdom. 32pp
Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception, and a road map to a better future. After a…
Including its castaway islands, Australia’s perimeter stretches for nearly 60,000km - enough to lap the equator one and a half times. Of this tally, 94 per cent of the coast…
Animals make their homes in all parts of Australia. They live in trees, on the sands of deserts and beaches, deep underwater in oceans and lakes and on top of…
In Australia, we are fortunate that so many wild species can be seen without us having to leave our own homes. It might not occur to us just how special…
Australia’s tally of 8222 islands span the tropics to the sub-Antarctic. No other country on Earth revels in a richer diversity of offshore habitats. Many are incomparable natural refuges. Some…
Zoom into space with this guide to the universe. You’ll learn everything there is to know about our Solar System, including detailed information on planets, moons and the Sun, as…
You can find many different types of environment around the world, from forest and grassland to savannah and desert. Each of these contains a unique combination of climate and vegetation…
Did you know that coffin rays zap their prey with electricity, or that velvet worms can pin down their victims with slime? Each and every animal has a predatory trick…
Discover all there is to know about the human body in this all-in-one visual guide. Investigate all the different body systems that keep you moving, living and breathing. Find out…
From camouflage to poison, many animals use all kinds of tricks to outwit and outrun predators. Australia is home to some of the strongest, smartest and sneakiest survivors in the…
With stunning images from Australian Geographic’s extensive picture library, fun facts about native Australian wildlife and information on the variety of different family groups, this book is a great way…
With stunning images from Australian Geographic’s extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce Australia’s marine world. From fascinating crustaceans and powerful…
Our vast solar universe is made up of planets, moons, comets and much more. With profiles on the Sun, the Moon and each planet, along with facts about Australias earliest…
With detailed illustrations and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. From impressive armoured dinosaurs and long-necked…
Featuring detailed illustrations of the sharks that call Australia home, this amazing book profiles key species, such as the great white shark, the whale shark, the great hammerhead shark and…
Learn about some of Australia’s most intriguing and wonderfully weird animals. Explore these pages to discover the bizarre body shapes and colours, extraordinary lifestyles and amazing hunting techniques of our…
You’ll be awestruck by the achievements of these amazing Australians! They’ve climbed the highest mountains, trekked across frozen valleys and sailed solo around the world. They’ve endured blizzards, bullets, searing…
