Birds in Their Habitats: Journeys with a Naturalist by Ian Fraser
$39.95 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
Everywhere we go there are birds, and they all have mysteries to be unravelled. These mysteries include the way they look, from bizarre to apparently mundane, why they live where they live, and the things they do, many of which are far too incredible ever to be imagined as fiction.Birds in Their Habitat ...Show more
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke
$24.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER"Brilliant... riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued."--Beth Macy, author of DopesickAs heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It's also about pain. Most important, it's about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and wh ...Show more
Beetles of the World - A Natural History by Maxwell V. L. Barclay; Patrice Bouchard
$49.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science | Series: A\Guide to Every Family Ser.
A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely sc ...Show more
Australian Geographic A Naturalist's Guide to the Frogs of Australia 2/e by Scott Eipper, Peter Rowland
$29.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science | Series: Naturalists' Guides
A Naturalist's Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an introductory photographic guide to the 247 species and 9 subspecies of frog most commonly seen in Australia, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed ...Show more
Igloo on the Moon: Exploring Architectur by David Jenkins; Adrian Buckley (Illustrator)
$32.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
- A fun and engaging introduction to the basic principles of engineering and architecture - Encourages environmental awareness - Aimed at the next generation of architects "An excellent resource for educating and inspiring young minds on the subjects of architecture, engineering, and the built environme ...Show more
The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World by Tim Marshall
$32.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: near fine
'Quite simply, one of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine: reading it is like having a light shone on your understanding' - Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard, on Prisoners of Geography If you want to understand what's happening in the world, look at a map. Tim Marshall's global bestseller ...Show more
Paleontology: An Illustrated History by David Bainbridge
$52.00 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to todayHumans have been stumbling upon the petrified remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and all manner of strange and marvelous creatures ...Show more
Australian Marine Parks: Living Offshore Reefs of by A Stuart-Smith R;Cooper Edgar Graham
$59.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
As an island contInent AustralIa is uniquely privileged in possessing extensive tropical and temperate reef ecosystems, and this book is a stunning visual celebration of the wonderful and vibrant life that they support. All Australians recognise and apprecIate the environmental value of coral reefs, as ...Show more
Coral Reefs of Australia: Perspectives from Beyond the Water's Edge by Hamylton Sarah M.
$99.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural ...Show more
The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption by Simon Winchester
$27.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: very good
William Smith was not rich or well-connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils, and his 20-year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the 19th century. But his vision cost him dear
Silk and Venom: The incredible lives of spiders by James O'Hanlon
$32.99 AUD
Category: Nature and Science
There are more than 50 000 species of spiders. They surround us in our daily lives and, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority are completely harmless to humans.In Silk & Venom, James O’Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fasc ...Show more