Steve Parish Publishing

For centuries, Australia's wealth of natural history was a mystery to naturalists, biologists and wildlife enthusiasts. Even after European exploration of the Australian continent, much of our native flora and fauna remained unclassified for many decades; much still does today. Not only did this make a comprehensive study of Australia's wild animals and wild places difficult for researchers, it also made it almost impossible for the average Australian to recognise, and truly appreciate, the priceless natural treasures of this continent. But not anymore...

Now, Steve Parish Publishing has diligently created and published the complete NATURE OF AUSTRALIA COLLECTION -- an entire range of affordable titles that showcase the nature of  Australia in all its glory. Not only is the collection an excellent, one-stop library resource for schools, libraries, tourists or anyone with an interest in natural and social history, it is also the most extensive Australian natural history library on the market today, with more than 35 titles jam-packed with information on everything from butterflies to kangaroos, to conservation and Australia's complex geology.

Comprising TWO NEW  FASCINATING SERIES, the Amazing Facts Books and Wild Australia Guides, this expanding reference set is designed to introduce readers to large, complex topics in an easy-to-understand format. Informative facts, photographs, illustrations and diagrams help both children and adults discover even more about this remarkable continent. Start stocking up your library today and discover the nature of Australia. 

	A Wild Australia Guide: Kangaroos & their relatives Fifty 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. The conservation status for each species is also listed. Before Europeans settled Australia, a further six macropod species existed - unfortunately, these are now extinct. Even today, many of the macropods featured in this Wild Australia Guide are listed as vulnerable or endangered - particularly the smaller rock-wallabies, hare-wallabies, bettongs and potoroos. This book is a timely reminder of the global importance of Australia's unique macropods. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933239
	A Wild Australia Guide: Mammals Australia is the only country in the world where representatives of the three major mammal types (placentals, marsupials and monotremes) are found. The country's sustained isolation from the rest of the world has allowed a fascinating and highly specialised collection of mammals to populate the continent's hugely varied habitats. Among the country's 356 native species are some of the most distinctive and rare mammals on Earth. Unfortunately, 24 introduced species (including Homo sapiens) have also established themselves across a wide range of Australian habitats, much to the continued detriment of Australia's native species. Enhanced by beautiful photography, this Wild Australia Guide traces the history of Australia's mammalian evolution, profiles key species from the major orders, and includes up-to-date conservation information to help raise awareness about the kinds of threats our native mammals face. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933253
	A Wild Australia Guide: Parrots Raucous 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? The nature of parrots - their acrobatics, intelligence and beauty - makes them beloved pets, but their lives and relationships in the wild are even more fascinating. This practical field guide introduces them all: from clownish Galahs to quiet Mulga Parrots, from pastel-coloured Princess Parrots from the harsh, arid regions of spinifex and salt lakes, to Golden-shouldered Parrots, nesting in the termite mounds of Cape York. High-quality photographs and information on appearance, behaviour and distribution make this book perfect for anyone who has experienced a fly-past, or watched Parrots deftly manipulate fruit - and wondered about the vivid lives of parrots. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933260
	Amazing Facts about Australian Dinosaurs Very little has been published about Australia's prehistoric life, but the facts about Australia's ancient past are astonishing. Created in conjunction with expert palaeontologists and talented publications staff at the Queensland Museum, Steve Parish Publishing's Amazing Facts about Australian Dinosaurs takes you back to the Age of Dinosaurs, when giant beasts and fierce carnivores reigned supreme. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 1740218345
	Amazing Facts about Australia's Southern Skies Planets, moons, comets, constellations, shooting stars, galaxy clusters &mdash there are so many incredible objects in our Universe, but most of us know so little about them, and even fewer can identify them! This book gives a comprehensive look at the celestial objects visible in the Southern Hemisphere. A must-have for every home library with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, accompanied by easy-to-follow text suitable for children, adults and educators. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 1740218353
	Amazing Facts about Australian Explorers It 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. Australia's early explorers were an odd bunch. Some were incredibly brave; others were extremely foolhardy. Some formed friendships with Aborigines and respected their rights and traditions; others treated them awfully. They came from many different countries and backgrounds. Some gained fame and fortune; others lost their lives. Despite this, they all had one thing in common, one thing that I share with them - an unquenchable thirst for discovery. Discovering more about Australia has captivated me since I was a child. I hope that, like me, you will enjoy reading about how our continent was first revealed to the world, and about the people who explored the Great Southern Land. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741932959
	A Wild Australia Guide: Sea Mammals & where to watch them Australians are lucky to live alongside more than half of the world's marine mammal species. This practical Wild Australia Guide "takes the reader underwater" - with colour photos and authoritative text - to identify each species and reveal the complex societies of these beautiful mammals that are so perfectly adapted to life in a buoyant, underwater world. With details of land-based vantage points as well as the increasing number of expedition boats to the bays, islands and offshore waters where these animals live, this book gives everyone the chance to explore the lives of these acrobatic, majestic and mysterious creatures. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933284
	A Wild Australia Guide: Sharks & Rays The evolutionary perfection of sharks and rays in their natural habitat is truly mesmerising. As snorkel and scuba access to our oceans improves, more and more people are seizing the chance to see these charismatic fish "at home" in the sea. This Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide offers an excellent insight into the lives of shark and ray species that live around Australia - how to identify them, how they behave, what they eat, where they live and how they breed. Despite apparently little need for any changes in body plan over the past 450 million years, sharks and rays have evolved some very complex features, such as body temperature regulation, advanced eyesight and sensitivity to electrical impulses. The aim of this Wild Australia Guide is to promote understanding of this misunderstood group of fish, which is increasingly threatened due to human persecution and overfishing. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933277
	A Wild Australia Guide: Freshwater Fishes Australia is fortunate to offer the fish enthusiast a wide variety of species, which live in a diversity of environments and display fascinating survival strategies. This Wild Australia Guide outlines the unique characteristics of Australia's freshwater species, together with their diet and reproduction. Beautiful photographs assist with the identification of each fish. It would not have been possible however, without the ground breaking work of many scientists and researchers who publish their findings. Nor would it have been possible without the ongoing work of government agencies such as the Fisheries Departments of the various States and in particular the Murray-Darling Basin Commission, the Australia New Guinea Fishes Association (ANGFA), and many dedicated private individuals. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933291
	Amazing Facts about Australian Mammals This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's mammals by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. It is to our astonishment we also learn that mammals today often had either giant or pygmy-sized ancestors millions of years ago! Today our mammal heritage is threatened by a number of challenges as development pushes into natural habitats and introduced predators thrive. Many of the extraordinary creatures in this book may be new to you. Many of them are shy or nocturnal and a number of them are endangered or vulnerable. Perhaps what you learn from this book will delight you so much that you'll want to delve deeper into the amazing lives of Australia's mammals and cultivate your wonder as to which of them share your suburbs, the countryside or the sea. With great enthusiasm I set out on another incredible adventure of learning and discovery in collaboration with the Queensland Museum, joining with their talented publication team to produce this book. I hope that, like me, you'll embark on our discovery of the world of Australian mammals and never cease to be amazed. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741932966
	Amazing Facts about Australian Wildlife Conservation The 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. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741932973
	Amazing Facts about Australian Marine Fishes This book is packed full of fascinating information, and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's marine fishes by diving into the pages that follow. Australia has a vast array of marine fishes that live in a wide range of habitats and regions. All are adapted perfectly to their environments, employing unique strategies for survival. It gives me great pleasure to publish this book, which will help unlock the secrets of the magnificent creatures that live in our surrounding seas. Delve into the mystery of how fishes evolved in the sea; uncover the three groups of fishes and their amazing adaptability; learn about the history of fishes; where fishes live; the features of sharks and rays and the features of bony fishes. Get the facts on how sharks eat and breathe; their unusual buoyancy control; their viviparous pregnancies; the camouflage techniques of bony fishes; the male brooding pouch of seahorses; the sex-changing emperors; and a whole host of many more remarkable facts! Discovering amazing facts about Australia has captivated me since I was a child. I pored over books, watched countless documentaries and enjoyed visiting science centres and museums. I hope that, like me, you will enjoy reading about the myriad sea fishes that make their living in their own special way, interacting with other fishes, animals and plants that share the spectacular environment of Australia's seas. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741932297
	Wild Australia Guide: Wildlife Photography Australia enjoys an abundance of unique wildlife — from inspiring marine mammals to colourful birds, countless species of insects and the well-known and well-loved favourites including kangaroos, Emus, wombats and Koalas. In this practical Wild Australia Guide Steve Parish shares his wealth of experience gleaned over many years and countless images taken in the field. It is packed with how-to information and stunning wildlife examples and it even delves into the philosophy behind the passion for wildlife photography. Clear, personable text guides new photographers, as well as those in search of new perspectives and valuable insights, through topics including content, mood and design in photography. The ethics and techniques of working successfully with animal subjects are also discussed. Great tips on equipment, light and technique are peppered throughout the book — you will want to keep this handy whenever you're out and about in our wonderful outdoors. Wild Australia Guides have a slimline and contemporary format with a flexible cover, making them attractive as well as convenient. The cover's gloss varnish protects the book when outdoors too, so it's perfect for stowing in the car's glove compartment or in your backpack! $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933307
	Wild Australia Guide Landscape Photography Australia houses a spectacular range of landscapes. From the aquamarine waters of coral reefs to the deep iron-red desert dunes. And from alpine gums in snow to sunbaked savannas - this is a beautiful continent. What better way to experience it than to wander the landscape with a camera? This Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide discusses the wealth of experiences available to photographers. Packed with how-to information and stunning photographic examples. It also delves into the philosophy behind the passion - make your work fun, while acknowledging it is a serious pursuit. Clear, personable text leads new photographers, and those in search of new perspectives, through content, mood and design. And techniques such as working efficiently with light, finding natural pattern and changing viewpoint are also featured. The technicalities of equipment are explained clearly. I find that photography is an all-consuming passion - I hope you will be consumed by it too! $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933314
	Wild Australia Guide Dangerous & Deadly Wildlife Many visitors to Australia feel slightly nervous at the thought of a continent teeming with incredibly "dangerous" and "ferocious" animals. Our fascination with folklore and terrifying tales of native killers has created fear in the minds of visitors and locals alike. Australia is one of the world's twelve nations scientifically recognised as "megadiverse", so it is full of fascinating animals. All animals have to face being eaten, and so have evolved different defences. This practical field guide puts public perception into perspective in order to avoid misunderstanding and enable us to enjoy our fascinating native wildlife while leaving it undisturbed. High-quality photographs and information on appearance, behaviour and distribution make this book perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the truth of Australia's "deadly and dangerous." $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934052
	Amazing Facts about Australian Marine Life This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's marine life by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. Some of the extraordinary creatures in this book may be new to you. Some of them you will no doubt recognise, but may not have considered animals! All of them will surprise you with their curious physiology and incredibly complicated and diverse behaviour. Within these pages you will find colourful corals (using a range of survival strategies to out-compete their neighbours), killer sea stars, cunning cephalopods and a host of wonderful invertebrates (including the ancestors of all vertebrates). Perhaps what you learn from this book will delight you so much that you'll want to delve deeper into the amazing lives of Australia's marine creatures. With great enthusiasm I set out on another incredible adventure of learning and discovery. I hope that, like me, you'll embark on our discovery of the world of Australian marine life and never cease to be amazed. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933000
	Amazing Facts about Australian Birds Packed 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. Perhaps what you learn from this book will delight you so much that you'll want to delve deeper into the amazing lives of Australia's birds and improve your knowledge about which species share your suburbs, the countryside or the sea. A list of websites and reading materials is included for budding bird enthusiasts. Australia is one of the best places to birdwatch. With more than 750 weird and wonderful species spread all over our country, I hope that, like me, you'll embark on a discovery of Australian birds and never cease to be amazed. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933017
	Amazing Facts about Australian Frogs & Toads This book is packed full of fascinating information, and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's frogs and toads by leaping into the pages that follow. Australia has a vast array of amphibians that live in a wide range of habitats and regions. All are adapted perfectly to their environments, employing unique strategies for survival. It gives me great pleasure to publish this book, which will help unlock the secrets of Australia's frogs and toads. Delve into the mystery of how frogs and toads evolved; recognise the six frog and toad families and their amazing adaptability; uncover the secrets of prehistoric amphibians; find out where frogs and toads live; learn about their life cycles (what they eat, where they breed and what their mating calls sound like) and also find out why many Australian frogs and toads are threatened with extinction. Discovering amazing facts about Australia has captivated me since I was a child. I pored over books, watched countless documentaries and enjoyed visiting science centres and museums. I hope that, like me, you will enjoy reading about the myriad frog and toad species that each make a living in their own special way, interacting with other animals and plants that share the spectacular environment of Australia. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933024
	A Wild Australia Guide: Butterflies & Moths Spectacular colourful flying insects brighten up many natural surrounds. A sudden glint of red, green, blue and brown is a wild Australian experience — the passing flitter of butterflies or moths. But which species are they? How do they metamorphose? What do they eat? How can we protect these much-loved insects? The nature of butterflies and moths — their amazing transformation and their relationships in the wild — makes them fascinating to study. This practical field guide introduces many species. From the largest butterfly in Australia, the Cairns Birdwing Butterfly to the very small family of "blues", not forgetting to include the numerous moths that grace many a suburban backyard. High-quality photographs and information on appearance, life history and behaviour make this book perfect for anyone who has been mesmerised by the grace of these insects — and wondered about the vivid lives of butterflies and moths. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934069
	Wild Australia Guide Beetles & Bugs Australia's beetles and bugs may be small - but if we look hard enough, they show us some of the most bizarre and fascinating lifestyles and behaviours on our planet. This Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide opens up the miraculous small-scale world of Australia's most numerous inhabitants. In describing endless variations on being born, growing up, finding food and a partner, reproducing and eventually being eaten or dying, this book shows that beetles and bugs never cease to amaze. The aim of this Wild Australia Guide is to promote understanding of these insects and concern about their habitats and wellbeing - and to remove the fear factor. Illustrated with beautiful photographs and with clear accounts of representative families and species, this book presents a whole new world to anyone with an interest in seeing more of the exquisite and colourful detail around us. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934076
	A Wild Australia Guide: Spiders Australia is home to more than 2000 known species of spiders - and it is estimated that four times that number actually exist in this country waiting to be discovered! Within the ranks of Australian spiders we find some of the most uniquely interesting and skilled creatures of the animal world, along with a few potentially-deadly species and even more harmless individuals with fearsome reputations. Love them or loathe them, spiders are a part of everyday life, and this Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide provides an insight into the lives of some of these often-reclusive visitors to our gardens, homes and wild places. From how to identify them and where they live, to their unique skills and behaviours, this guide lets you get up close to some of the most common Australian spiders. Who knows? You may even find some of these fascinating creatures living right under your nose. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934083
	Amazing Facts about Australian Reptiles This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's reptiles by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. Reptiles have an illustrious history, as within their ranks were the spectacular dinosaurs, flying pterosaurs and sea-going mosasaurs. Australia now has about 840 reptiles and new species are being discovered each year. Within these pages you will discover how reptiles developed over the years, adapting to the varying habitats that grace this wonderful country. You will also uncover information about the armoured, amphibious crocodiles, the extraordinary navigational techniques of marine turtles, the friendly geckoes that share our surrounds, the differences between a legless lizard and a snake and so much more. Perhaps what you learn from this book will delight you so much that you'll want to delve deeper into the amazing lives of Australia's reptiles. I hope that, like me, you'll enjoy reading about the myriad of reptile species that each make a living in their own special way, sharing the spectacular environment of Australia. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933031
	Amazing Facts about Australia The 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. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933048
	Amazing Facts about Australia's Deadly & Dangerous Wildlife This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's deadly and dangerous animals by dipping into the remarkable facts presented. Our aim is to inspire in our readers a curiosity and thirst to know more about the deadly and dangerous animals that share our natural environment. Having a proper understanding of these animals, and the environments in which they live, is essential for avoiding harmful encounters, and also helps foster a respect for life. Many of the creatures in this book may seem insignificant, yet their collective existence has had a profound effect on the human race (and vice versa) - and will continue to do so for many years to come. With great enthusiasm I set out on another incredible adventure of learning and discovery in collaboration with the Queensland Museum, joining with their talented publication team to produce this book. I hope that you'll embark on our discovery of the world of Australia's deadly and dangerous creatures and be amazed by what you find. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933086
	A Wild Australia Guide: Lizards Australia is home to more than 840 species of reptiles that are contained within sixteen families - and we are still counting! Of these, the lizards are particularly interesting. This Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide offers an excellent insight into the lives of lizard species that live around Australia - how to identify them, how they behave, what they eat, where they live and how they breed. It puts the spotlight on geckoes, legless lizards, dragons, monitors and skinks. Australians are generally more tolerant of lizards than other reptilian species, and this book reveals (among other details) which snake-lookalikes are actually lizards. This Wild Australia Guide aims to promote understanding of these reptiles and, in so doing, bring about a greater appreciation of the wonderful diversity of wildlife that this continent has to offer. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934090
	A Wild Australia Guide: Snakes Australia is home to 191 snake species, and in no other region of the world are venomous snakes in such abundance. Australia's snakes can be encountered while scuba-diving on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking an alpine meadow in Tasmania's highlands or occasionally in a suburban garden. This Steve Parish Wild Australia Guide offers an excellent insight into the lives of snakes that live in Australia - how to identify them, how they behave, what they eat, where they live and how they breed. To fear snakes is part of the natural psyche, but through education, people are slowly becoming more tolerant of them and are beginning to realise the important role they play in the ecosystem. The aim of this Wild Australia Guide is to promote understanding of these misunderstood reptiles, some of which are increasingly threatened due to destruction and alteration of habitat. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934106
	Wild Australia Guide Frogs Expert authors share their detailed knowledge on the secret life of Australia's frogs. This practical Wild Australia Guide introduces Australia's various frog and toad families, informs about where they live and their life cycles and provides the answer to why so many of these beautiful and fascinating creatures are threatened with extinction. High quality photographs and up-to-date information on appearance, behaviour and distribution make this book perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the intriguing lives of frogs, or needs guidance on knowing where to spot them, or wants to understand how to care for them in our environment. With a systematic organisation of authoritative information including key facts, scientific terms, a full glossary and index for reference, this is the must-have guide for anyone interested in, or wanting to know more, about Australia's amazing frogs. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934113
	Amazing Facts about Australia's Iconic Landscapes The 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. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933154
	Amazing Facts about Australian Native Plants Welcome to the Steve Parish Amazing Facts range. This series presents informative facts, photographs, illustrations and easy-to-understand diagrams to help you learn about this remarkable continent. This book is packed full of information, and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's native plants by dipping into the facts presented - inspiring a curiosity and thirst to know more about the unique plants that create and support our natural environment. Australia has a vast array of fascinating plants, and it gives me much pleasure to publish this book, which will unlock many of the secrets of the complex plant communities that are absolutely vital for all other living creatures. From ancient conifer trees and cycads that offer a glimpse of the dinosaurs' world to the soft and beautifully matched pastel colours on gum trunks and to blooming deserts of wildflowers after rain - Australia's plant life really is stunning. Discover two independent organisms that live together to become lichen; uncover the facts about the two types of tree that dominate the continent and discover the importance of the little-noticed grasses. Get the facts on how plants entice animals to work for them, and delve into the variety and specialisation of some of the plants' "architecture". Discovering more about Australia has captivated me since I was a child. I pored over books, watched countless documentaries and enjoyed visiting science centres and museums. I hope that, like me, you will enjoy reading about the great diversity of plants that are the foundation of our world. We are fortunate that something so vital also provides us with such a spectacular environment! $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933147
	Amazing Facts about Australian Insects & Spiders Welcome to the Steve Parish Amazing Facts range. The series presents informative facts, charts and extraordinary photographs to help you learn about this remarkable continent. This book is packed full of information and you'll be amazed at how much you learn about Australia's insects and spiders by scuttling through the remarkable facts presented. This book aims to inspire in our readers a curiosity and thirst to know more about the unique animals that live so closely alongside us in our different environments. Most of the extraordinary creatures in this book will amaze you with the artistry of their tiny bodies and the complexity of their senses, behaviours and rich social lives. Many people have an immediate reaction of fear and disgust towards insects and spiders, but closer investigation reveals how beautiful and truly amazing these small animals are. Within these pages you will hear of tiny blind construction workers who cooperate to build huge, high-rise, air-conditioned homes with farms inside them; you'll read about spider's silk — one of the world's strongest fibres, which is five times stronger than steel for its size; and you'll re-discover the incredible reorganisation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Perhaps what you learn from this book will delight you so much that you'll want to delve deeper into the amazing lives of Australia's creatures. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933161
	Amazing Facts about Australia's Early Settlers Australia 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. Those who came included felons, brave settlers, entrepreneurial squatters, hopeful miners, optimistic free selectors and immigrants, each adding a chapter to our nation's story. The strands of our Aboriginal, penal and pioneering past, coupled with a proud war record and strong democratic principles, create our social history. The right to own land, to vote, to run for parliament, to speak freely, to be given a "fair go" at work, to receive a fair trial by jury, and to not be constrained by a class system are all values enshrined over time by our pioneering ancestors. I hope this book inspires you to learn more about our settlers, most of whom arrived with little or nothing, but left us with a multicultural, prosperous and proud Australia. $19.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741933185
	Wild Australia Guide Freshwater Turtles Research into Australia's freshwater turtles has progressed greatly in the last fifteen years. A number of new species have been formally described, thus increasing our appreciation of the complex biology and diversity of these beautiful reptiles. Many populations of turtles are currently in decline as they compete with ever expanding human populations for water. This practical Wild Australia Guide introduces Australia's freshwater turtles. Learn about these amazing reptiles from the very large Broad-shelled Turtle, to the well-known Macquarie River Turtle, and the attractive Purvis' Turtle. High-quality photographs and information on appearance, behaviour and distribution make this book perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the intriguing lives of turtles. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934120
	Wild Australia Guide Marine Fish From the unusual mating systems of weedfish that give birth to live young, to the man-killing reputation of the awe-inspiring Great Barracuda, Australian marine fish cover a spectacular and diverse range of sizes, shapes and colours. A quarter of the world's marine fish are found in Australian waters. This Wild Australia Guide provides a simple but amazingly informative introduction to the common marine fish that inhabit our near-shore waters. Their lives are bursting with interesting facts for you to discover. Using superb photographs and comprehensive text, this practical field guide gives readers an insight into the fascinating world of Australian marine fish. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934229
	Wild Australia Guide: Marine Life Spectacularly beautiful or barely noticeable — Australian marine life is an astonishing world of colour and complexity. From the death-dealing jab of a Textile Cone Shell to the synchronised mass spawnings of corals — each creature has a fascinating story to tell about its origins and growth. This practical Wild Australia Guideopens the door to a world of wonder — not only enabling the reader to recognise these amazing life forms by reference to the superb photographs, but providing information about where they live, what they eat, and how they behave and breed. Using superb photographs and comprehensive text, this field guide provides an introduction to the multitude of organisms that inhabit our shores and seas. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934236
	Wild Australia Guide: Native Plants Australia enjoys a vast array of unique and fascinating plants that are not only vital to our ecosystem but provide a spectacular environment. This Wild Australia Guide features up-to-date information on the state of our native plants and the importance of their future for all creatures. From ancient cycads to our national icon, the gum tree, to wildflower-carpeted deserts following rain — Australia's plant life really is stunning. This practical field guide opens the doors to this magnificent world, enabling the reader to identify plants by referring to the superb images and text that offers a wealth of information on habitat, ecology, propagation and our native flora's interdependence with our fauna. A valuable reference for your own garden at home, you will want to keep this handy whenever you're out and about in our wonderful outdoors as well. Steve Parish Wild Australia Guides have a slimline and contemporary format with a flexible cover, making them attractive as well as convenient. The cover's gloss varnish protects the book when outdoors too, so it's perfect for stowing in the car's glove compartment or in your backpack! $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934243
	Wild Australia Guide Birds This great southern continent has been separated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. In that time, its flora and fauna have evolved uniquely. Many of Australia's bird species are found nowhere else on the planet, while others are regular visitors from beyond its shores. Showcasing many of these beautiful residents and visitors alike, this practical field guide introduces you to the diversity of colours, forms and behaviours that constitute Australia's profilic bird life. Perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to put a name to, or simply know a little more about these feathered creatures, this Wild Australia Guide is packed with high-quality photographs and concise information. $14.95Add to Cart ISBN: 9781741934250