Karin Cox
Karin Cox is an editor, poet and author who grew up on a farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland — inspiring her love for nature and Australian wildlife. After graduating with a degree in English Literature & Communication Studies, she worked as an editor for a number of publishers — both in Australia and in the United Kingdom — before turning her hand to writing.
Karin has ghost-written lifestyle manuals, reference texts, biographies and memoirs as well as natural history books, Australian history books, children's books and travel guides, and has had poems published in anthologies worldwide. In 2003, her first book was published in Australia. Since taking on her new role as Inhouse Author and Science Writer for Steve Parish Publishing in 2006, Karin has written more than twenty-eight natural history and Australiana books, as well as children’s storybooks, Australian souvenir books, travel guides and coffee title books. She is currently in the process of researching a range of fascinating subjects, such as Australia's absorbing history, unique geology and remarkable wildlife, for even more exceptional social history and natural history titles.
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Australian WildlifeAustralia, the continent time forgot, is among just seventeen countries regarded as the most "megadiverse" places on the planet. Millions of years of isolation have led to the evolution of unusual and unique creatures known only to this southern island continent — creatures that have shocked and intrigued scientific circles for centuries. |
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Toby Goes to SchoolRaised by humans, Toby has watched his human "brother" and "sister" go to school once they turn five. He wants to be a student just like them. But are wombats allowed to go to school? How will Toby follow his dream? |
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Nature Watch - Baby AnimalsThe Nature Watch collection introduces children to Australia's astounding native animals. |
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Nature Watch - ReptilesThe Nature Watch collection introduces children to Australia's astounding native animals. |
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Nature Watch - MammalsThe Nature Watch collection introduces children to Australia's astounding native animals. |
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Nature Watch - Dangerous AnimalsThe Nature Watch collection introduces children to Australia's astounding native animals. |
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Nature Watch - FishThe Nature Watch collection introduces children to Australia's astounding native animals. |
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Amazing Facts about Australian BirdsPacked full of information, you will be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's avian life by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. This book aims to inspire curiosity in our readers and a thirst to know more about the unique bird families that share our natural and urban environments - how they evolved, how they survive and adapt in the face of human progress and how they interact with each other and their surroundings. |
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Amazing Facts about Australian Wildlife ConservationThe Amazing Facts series is your one stop reference to Australia and it's unique wildlife. A must-have for every home library with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, accompanied by easy-to-follow text suitable for children ages 8 up, adults and educators. |
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Amazing Facts about Australia's Iconic LandscapesThe Amazing Facts series is your one stop reference to Australia and it's unique wildlife. A must-have for every home library with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, accompanied by easy-to-follow text suitable for children ages 8 up, adults and educators. |
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Amazing Facts about Australia's Early SettlersAustralia is home to an ancient, 60,000-year-old Indigenous culture and a young European influence of just over 200 years. Both have proven to be resourceful and resilient, eking out an existence on one of the toughest continents on Earth. On top of that, Australia is the only country founded solely to contain convicts. This gives it a fascinating penal history, complete with numerous tales of convicts making daring escapes, ranging the bush as folk heroes, or becoming respected citizens. |
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Amazing Facts about AustraliaThe Amazing Facts series is your one stop reference to Australia and its unique wildlife. A must-have for every home library with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, accompanied by easy-to-follow text suitable for children ages 8 and up, adults and educators. |
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Amazing Facts about Australian ExplorersIt seems incredible that Australia's early explorers, who stumbled across a huge continent filled with so many natural wonders, didn't at first realise what an important discovery they had made! However, I guess many of us, who first began to learn about Australia's past in history class, probably also don't realise just how fascinating Australian history is - both before and after European settlement. |
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A Wild Australia Guide: ParrotsRaucous screeching and a sudden low-flying glint of red, green and blue is a wild Australian experience: a passing squadron of parrots. But which species were they? Where were they going, and why? |
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A Wild Australia Guide: Kangaroos & their relativesFifty living macropod species inhabit the Australian mainland and the continent's adjacent islands. This Wild Australia Guide features every one of these delightful native mammals. Enhanced with beautiful photographs, which showcase the complete range of macropod moods, this concise guide provides excellent tips for identification in the field, based on appearance, size, behaviour and distribution. |
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A Wild Australia Guide: MammalsAustralia is the only country in the world where representatives of the three major mammal types (placentals, marsupials and monotremes) are found. |
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Souvenir Of Darwin And The Top EndFrom award-winning photographer and publisher, Steve Parish, comes a new addition to our top-selling souvenir book range. Brimming with bright and colourful photographs that capture the essence of Darwin and the Top End, this quality souvenir explores the Territorys capital, local towns and surrounds, landmarks, and Kakadu the most amazing wetlands in the world. |
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The Top EndThis book opens the window on a world treasured by locals, yet rarely acknowledged for its natural beauty. The Top End offers an incomparable wilderness experience and the opportunity to explore some of the country's most breathtaking natural scenery. Take a remarkable odyssey through this incredible region and discover Australia's amazing TOP END. |
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Canberra ACTThis book features outstanding photographs of Australia's Capital City, complemented by poetic text and informative captions. As with other titles in our "Spirit of Australia" range Steve Parish pays homage to all that Australians treasure within their capital city. Take a remarkable odyssey through the incredible and treasured icons of Canberra, celebrating the true spirit of Australia's bounteous and beautiful Bush Capital. |
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Brisbane And Beyond Magnetic Pocket GuideMini city guides that cover everything you need to know to get around Australia's capital cities. A great souvenir as well. |
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Cairns And Beyond Magnetic Pocket GuideMini city guides that cover everything you need to know to get around Australia's capital cities. A great souvenir as well. |
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