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A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough
$39.99 AUD
Category: Environment
See the world. Then make it better. 'I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an illusion. The tragedy of our time has been happening all around us ...Show more
The Best Australian Science Writing 2020 by Sara Phillips (Editor)
$32.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
The annual collection – now in its tenth year – celebrating the finest voices in Australian science writing.Can fish feel pain? Does it matter if a dingo is different from a dog? Is there life in a glob of subterranean snot? Science tackles some unexpected questions. At a time when the world is buffeted ...Show more
Adam Spencer's Numberland by Adam Spencer
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction
Australia's funniest mathematician returns in 2019 with more rollicking romps through the world of science, technology, numbers and all things nerdy. This terrific new fully illustrated title follows on from Adam's bestselling Big Book of Numbers (2014); World of Numbers (2015), Time Machine (2016), The ...Show more
A Human's Guide to the Future by Jordan Nguyen
$34.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
TECHNOLOGY IS EVOLVING AT THE FASTEST RATE WE'VE EVER SEEN, BUT IT MAY BE THE SLOWEST RATE WE'LL EVER SEE AGAIN! What does this mean for the future of the human race? Do we resist these changes or embrace them?Australian biomedical engineer, inventor and visionary Dr Jordan Nguyen has lived a life of cu ...Show more
Coastal Guide to Nature and History: Port Phillip Bay by Graham Patterson
$30.00 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
On holidays? Walking? Just visiting the coast for a short outing? This book will enrich your appreciation of what you see. Common coastal animals and plants - with lots of photos Landforms - how they are influenced by geology Local history How to get to lesser-known spots
Fight for Planet A by Craig Reucassel
$34.99 AUD
Category: Environment
What we can do when there's no planet B. Based on the hit ABC series - don't leave earth without it Most Australians accept that climate change is real, but many don't know what to do about it and feel powerless to make a difference. In Fight for Planet A, the book of the ABC series of the same name, Cr ...Show more
This is Not a Drill by Extinction Rebellion Staff
$19.99 AUD
Category: Environment
Extinction Rebellion are inspiring a whole generation to take action on climate breakdown. Now you can become part of the movement - and together, we can make history. It's time. This is our last chance to do anything about the global climate and ecological emergency. Our last chance to save the world a ...Show more
Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science by Karl Kruszelnicki
$35.00 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
Australia's favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe - includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms! Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?What makes a suns ...Show more
Mind Blown by Dan Marshall
$29.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
Did you know space is only an hour's drive away? Did you know there is a jellyfish that is biologically immortal? Or that of all life that has ever existed on Earth, 99.9% of it is extinct? Dan Marshall's slick new book is packed to the brim with facts that will BLOW YOUR MIND. Delightful illustrations ...Show more
History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes
$49.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
A powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages. We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not alone in the countryside. We are not alone in cities. We are not alone in our h ...Show more
The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by Christiana Figueres
$27.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History
The Paris Agreement was a landmark for humanity. In this timely and important book, two of the principle creators of that agreement show us why and how we can now realise its' promise. I hope it is widely read and acted on' Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger o ...Show more
Flight Lines: Across the globe on a journey with the astonishing ultramarathon birds by Andrew Darby
$32.99 AUD
Category: Science and Natural History | Reading Level: near fine
Andrew Darby follows the extraordinary migratory shorebirds from Australia's southern ocean to the Arctic and back. On these travels he explores the power of science to reveal the mysteries of these birds, and to heal both their endangered world - and unexpectedly - himself. As the sun lowered and turne ...Show more
