The Great Australian Science Book

By: Luke O'Neill Illustrated by: Linda Fährlin

Discover amazing science, from the universe to Planet Earth, the human body and the very small!

How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are ill? What species will exist on Earth in a million years' time? + Full description

Discover the answers to these questions and a lot more in The Great Australian Science Book. We’ll go on an incredible scientific journey from the very, very BIG to the very, very SMALL.

Starting with the universe itself, we will travel through the galaxies and stars, onto our very own planet Earth and across its fabulous features, into our wonderful bodies and all their cells, and on down to the very elements and atoms that make up all things.

Discover how Australia has made huge contributions to science and do a few experiments yourself as you learn to think like a scientist.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 14.

The Great Australian Science Book is an adaptation of The Great Irish Science Book (Gill Books, 2019).

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News

Sales in Australia and New Zealand only.

This title is an adaptation of The Great Irish Science Book (Gill Books, 2019). The Great Australian Science Book is published exclusively in Australia and New Zealand.

Reviews

"Full of fabulous facts, detailed graphic style images in full colour, tables and diagrams, this treasure trove of information will engage those competent readers that love science and want to explore further."
Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus, 10 April 2024

"This book specifically written for the Australian and New Zealand market, and addressed directly at the reader, they will realise that they too can think like a scientist and start to make sense of their world."
The Bottom Shelf, 13 April 2024

"This is another encyclopedic style book which is so beautifully presented that it’s a pleasure to peruse."
Just So Stories, 16 April 2024,

Details

Hardback | April 2024 | $ 29.99
ISBN: 9781486316595 | 96 pages | 296 x 217 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations

Features

Packed with fascinating phenomena, vibrant illustrations and heaps of fun facts.
Explores the wonders of science in an engaging format.
Includes science experiments that you can do yourself.
Discover 21 great Australian scientists and find out how you can become a scientist too.

WELCOME ON BOARD!

THE UNIVERSE
The Big Bang
Inside the cosmos
Stars and galaxies
Our solar system
The Earth and Moon
The universe: The future
Be a scientist!

PLANET EARTH
Geology
Life and evolution
Dinosaurs
Animals
Human evolution
Plants
Habitats
Climate change
Planet Earth: The future
Be a scientist!

THE HUMAN BODY
The skeleton
The brain
The digestive system
The circulatory system
The immune system
The reproductive system
Cells
Genes
Life’s building blocks
The microscopic world
The human body: The future
Be a scientist!

THE VERY SMALL
Matter
Atoms
Elements
Electricity
Magnetism
Force and motion
Waves
Energy
Light
Fundamental forces
The very small: The future
Be a scientist!

BON VOYAGE!
TIMELINE OF DISCOVERY
INDEX
THANKS

View the full table of contents (PDF, 72KB)

Authors

Luke O'Neill is Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin. He has a PhD in Pharmacology (the science of medicines) and hopes that his research might lead to new treatments for inflammatory diseases.

Linda Fährlin is a visual artist with extensive experience developing artworks and illustrations. Originally from Stockholm, she worked in Australia for many years. Linda often draws inspiration from science and believes that art and science can both change the way we see the world.