The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths by Brad Fox
$45.00 AUD
Category: Natural History
"...one of the most fascinating and unusual new books I've read in some time."--Benjamin Shull, The Wall Street Journal"Hypnotic . . . Beautifully written and beautifully made."--W. M. Akers, The New York Times Book Review"...a weird and often beautiful fusion of science writing, history and poetry that ...Show more
Saving Bunji: The Story of a Girl, a Rescued Kangaroo Joey and the Passion That Led Her to Fight for Change by Brinkley Davies
$34.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
A stunningly photographed memoir for anyone with even a passing interest in the fate of our wildlife and environment. Written by eco-warrior Brinkley Davies (230k+ on Instagram, 20k+ Youtube), Founder of the Balu Blue Foundation, Saving Bunji will be beloved by fans of Penguin Bloom and the activism of ...Show more
Trees: An Illustrated Celebration by Kelsey Oseid
$32.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Discover the wonder of trees-one of the most essential life forms on the planet-in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars. Trees are fascinating- They live longer than anything else on Earth and can't die of old age. More t ...Show more
The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times by Adrienne Mayor
$34.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants - these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts of the ancient Greeks and Romans. But what if these beings were more than fictions? This is the arresting and original idea that Adrienne Mayo ...Show more
Frogs of Victoria - A Guide to Identification, Ecology and Conservation by Nick Clemann; Michael Swan
$49.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Amphibians are one of the world's most rapidly declining fauna groups. In an era of devastating climate change, habitat destruction and irreplaceable loss of biological diversity, it has never been more important to have effective resources for identifying and managing wildlife. Tapping into the deep k ...Show more
The Two-Headed Whale: Life, Loss, and the Tangled Legacy of Whaling in the Antarctic by Sandy Winterbottom
$36.99 AUD
Category: Natural History | Series: David Suzuki Institute Ser.
"Urgent and moving."--Publishers Weekly ★An elegant blend of "polemic, industrial history, nautical writing, elegy and ecology" (The Scotsman), The Two-Headed Whale charts the tragic history of the post-war whaling industry alongside the author's thrilling memoir of sailing the Antarctic.In 2016, Sandy ...Show more
The Frog Book: Nature's Alarm by Sue Lawson
$24.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
What animal can drink and breathe through its skin, jump up to 30 times its length and taste with its eye? Frogs are important to the health of the environment. Find out how they are nature’s alarm.
Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals by Helene Rajcak & Damien Laverdunt
$29.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Did you know there was once a beaver that was two metres long? That the elephant-bird really did exist? And that the dodo once had a life beyond the pages of Alice in Wonderland? Have you heard of the megatherium, the glyptodon or the tratratratra? Through legend and mythology, anecdotes and scientific ...Show more
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities 40th Ed. by Albertus Seba
$45.00 AUD
Category: Natural History | Series: 40th Edition Ser.
Exotic plants, corals and crocodiles, birds and butterflies. Albertus Seba's extraordinary catalog of natural specimens is not only one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements, but also one of the most prized natural history books of all time. It is a beautiful tribute to the breadth ...Show more
Rocks & Minerals: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK
$42.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Your compact and colourful guide to more than 450 rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossilsExplore Earth's natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses and modern-day appeal. Featuring sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and other precious materials often prized for their beauty, ...Show more
Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia by Michael J. Tyler; Frank Knight (Illustrator)
$49.99 AUD
Category: Natural History
Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining, with the survival of many species under threat. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 35 years. This second edition of Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia provides fully updated accounts of all the known frogs of ...Show more