Author: Anne Morgan Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486313965 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 42
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Can you imagine a strange and colourful fish that looks like a dragon? It can’t fly or breathe fire, but it is an excellent dancer! The weedy seadragon is an amazing fish with a talent for camouflage, weird eating habits and a unique courtship dance. But its habitat and future are threatened. This enchanting story takes you under the sea to meet this mysterious sea creature, and reveals its weird and wonderful ways. Do you believe in dragons? Written by Anne Morgan, and beautifully illustrated by Lois Bury, The Way of the Weedy Seadragon invites you to dive into the astonishing lives of one of the world’s most curious sea creatures.
Author: Richard Flanagan Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802191991 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 424
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Winner of the Commonwealth Prize New York Times Book Review—Notable Fiction 2002 Entertainment Weekly—Best Fiction of 2002 Los Angeles Times Book Review—Best of the Best 2002 Washington Post Book World—Raves 2002 Chicago Tribune—Favorite Books of 2002 Christian Science Monitor—Best Books 2002 Publishers Weekly—Best Books of 2002 The Cleveland Plain Dealer—Year’s Best Books Minneapolis Star Tribune—Standout Books of 2002 Once upon a time, when the earth was still young, before the fish in the sea and all the living things on land began to be destroyed, a man named William Buelow Gould was sentenced to life imprisonment at the most feared penal colony in the British Empire, and there ordered to paint a book of fish. He fell in love with the black mistress of the warder and discovered too late that to love is not safe; he attempted to keep a record of the strange reality he saw in prison, only to realize that history is not written by those who are ruled. Acclaimed as a masterpiece around the world, Gould’s Book of Fish is at once a marvelously imagined epic of nineteenth-century Australia and a contemporary fable, a tale of horror, and a celebration of love, all transformed by a convict painter into pictures of fish.
Author: Rohan Cleave Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486308414 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 40
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The Eastern Barred Bandicoot is one of Australia's most threatened species. When their existence came under extreme threat from habitat loss, predators and human development, Eastern Barred Bandicoots found refuge in the most unlikely of places – a rubbish tip. This captivating true story details the plight these small, nocturnal marsupials faced, and the outstanding efforts that ensured their protection. Written by Rohan Cleave and illustrated by Coral Tulloch, Bouncing Back shows that even on the brink of extinction, there is hope for the survival of our most vulnerable species. Rohan Cleave and Coral Tulloch's first book, Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, won a Whitley Award for Children's Natural History Book and was an Honour Book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book Awards (Eve Pownall Information Book category). Bouncing Back is perfect for primary aged readers.
Author: Ailsa Wild Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486312179 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 56
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This is a story about tiny creatures that live in the darkness of the soil. When a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue. Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey underground. The Xenos, a group of wise but deadly bacteria, hitch a ride. The story of how they help the tree is full of action, life-or-death challenges and microscopic warfare. It is a story of co-operation and ancient partnership, about events happening all over the Earth, in the hidden worlds beneath our feet.
Author: Sami Bayly Publisher: Lothian Children's Books ISBN: 9780734420046 Category : Animal behavior Languages : en Pages : 0
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SHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARD Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival. Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world. Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn't live without them. This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.
Author: Anne Morgan Publisher: Interactive Publications ISBN: 1921479981 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 38
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When Liamâ€{s sister dies, his world turns grey. He spends hours watching clouds crossing the wintry skies, hoping that Cassie is out there somewhere. On the night before Liamâ€{s birthday, Cassie sails the Sky Dreamer to their home and drops anchor in a ghost gum tree. She invites Liam to climb aboard, and together the children go sailing through the Milky Way. But there are lessons Liam must learn before the Sky Dreamer returns home. The Sky Dreamer is an achingly beautiful and ultimately comforting picture book about a young child learning to take control of his life after the death o.
Author: Konnilaree Sanders Publisher: ISBN: 9781733910651 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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ABC Sea Life is easy to follow, yet all-inclusive, coloring book that will help your child practice tracing letters as well as learn about and color unusual ocean animals. This book is a fun way to develop fine motor skills, encourage a love of learning, and inspire creativity.Each letter will have one animal coloring page, two lines to practice writing, and a list of animal facts. The facts include (1) brief description, (2) size (3) location (4) diet (5) a unique fact. Below are the animals and activities included.Animals Included: Angel Fish, Blue Crab, Clownfish, Dumbo Octopus, Elephant Seal, Fangtooth Fish, Goblin Shark, Hourglass Dolphin, Immortal Jellyfish, Japanese Sea Horse, King Herring, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Napoleon Eel Snake, Ocellated Waspfish, Pufferfish, Quillfin Blenny, Red Lipped Batfish, Sea Sheep, Thornback Cowfish, Undulate Ray, Velvet Sea Star, Weedy Sea Dragon, Xantic Sargo, Yellow Tang, and Zebra Lionfish Activities Included: ABC Worksheet-For each Letter, ABC Coloring Page, Practice-Your-Name Worksheet, Ocean Word Search, Tic-Tac-Toe, Dots, and Boxes Games, Seashell Maze, Seashells Fun Worksheet, a World-Ocean Map, Draw-Your-Own-Ocean Worksheet, a Shadow Match Game, and a Same or Different Game.
Author: Gina Newton Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486311857 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 39
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Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two reasons: walking on its ‘hands’ (pectoral fins), and being one of the first marine fish in the world to be listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs – until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in serious trouble – hands up if you want to know more! Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers.
Author: Brenna Quinlan Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 148631340X Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 40
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When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action! But it's not a fire – it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Join Olivia and Hamish as they learn about the bees in our backyards. From Blue-banded and Teddy Bear to Carpenter and Leaf-cutter bees, our two budding Bee Detectives discover how our native bees live, what they like to eat and the important work they do to pollinate plants. Explore the wonders of Australia's native bees – and be inspired to become a Bee Detective, too. It's a real buzz!
Author: Sami Bayly Publisher: Wren & Rook ISBN: 9781526364890 Category : Languages : en Pages : 128
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Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii? But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures. From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.
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