Nature is tree-mendous! We've rounded up some wonderful books that will make you go wild for the wonders of nature. Whether you're a nature lover, wildlife enthusiast, or botany buff, these books will make your heart bloom.
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Bird Books
The Compact Australian Bird Guide
The essential quick identification guide, based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide.
The Australian Bird Guide
The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated field guide to Australia’s unique birdlife.
Aboriginal Peoples and Birds in Australia
Historical and Cultural Relationships The physical, historical and cultural relationships that Aboriginal people have had with birds.
Australian Magpie
Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual Songbird An insight into the cognition, communication and social structure of this iconic Australian bird.
Birds of Prey of Australia
A Field Guide Provides a field guide to Australia's iconic raptors and a handbook of our current knowledge.
Natural History
Wild Science
Unexpected Encounters When Working in Nature Precarious, hilarious and thought-provoking stories from the front line of ecology fieldwork.
Nature's Sexual Spectrum
An entertaining and eye-opening exploration of the fascinating diversity found in nature.
Metamorphosis
How insects are changing our world Delve into the weird and wondrous world of insects, and what we can learn from them.
Australian Deserts
Ecology and Landscapes Describes the ecology of Australian deserts and how desert-dwelling plants and animals succeed.
Drought Country
The Dry Times That Have Shaped Australia An exploration of Australia's harsh climate, weaving historical accounts with scientific theory.
Cold Words
A Polar Dictionary From aaqsiiq to zucchini, discover words and phrases from the world's polar regions.
Plants and Fungi
Wattles of Victoria and Tasmania
A guide to the 121 species and subspecies of wattles found in Victoria and Tasmania.
Weeds of the South-East
An Identification Guide for Australia An illustrated guide to the introduced and native weeds of south-eastern Australia.
Illustrated Garden Glossary
Provides illustrated explanations of more than 1000 gardening and horticulture terms.
Wild Mushrooming
A Guide for Foragers Find, identify, collect and prepare 10 edible fungus species using a 'slow mushrooming' approach.
Nature Guides
Living with Wildlife
A Guide for Our Homes and Backyards A practical and wildlife-friendly guide for successfully living alongside our wild neighbours.
Australian Alps
Kosciuszko, Alpine and Namadgi National Parks An illustrated guide to the remarkable ecology and history of the Australian Alps National Parks.
Field Guide to the Seashores of South-Eastern Australia
A guide for beachgoers to the common plants and animals found on the seashores of this region.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria
More than 150 walks, tracks and trails in Victoria, covering the best the state has to offer.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of New South Wales
More than 140 of the best walks, tracks and trails in New South Wales, covering the best the state has to offer.
Walks, Tracks and Trails of Queensland's Tropics
More than 150 of the best walks, tracks and trails in Queensland's Tropics, covering the best the state has to offer.
Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
Covers the 248 native and 10 non-native frog and toad species found in Australia.
A Guide to Native Bees of Australia
An illustrated introduction to the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees.
The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia
A fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands.
Insects of South-Eastern Australia
An Ecological and Behavioural Guide A regional insect identification field guide based on feeding category and host plant.
Kids' Books
The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants
Enter a world of sticky leaves, slippery stems and tricky traps – the world of carnivorous plants. Ages 5 to 9.
Hatch
Go on a beautiful journey from beach to bush, meeting Australia's amazing egg-laying animals. Ages 5 to 9.
Wombat Poos Are Square
From sparkly to sandy to square, explore the unique poos that Aussie animals do! Ages 5 to 9.
Dung Beetle on a Roll
Follow an intrepid dung beetle on his quest to roll the biggest and best dung ball ever! Ages 5 to 9.
Tardigrades
Nature's Toughest Survivors Discover the survival superpowers of tardigrades, tiny little animals that are terrifically tough. Ages 6 to 9.
Our World of Wild Wonders
Go on a wild journey to explore the unique and amazing animal species that inhabit our planet. Ages 5 to 9.
Our World Full of Wonder
Explore fascinating phenomena and places around the world in this vibrant picture book. Ages 5 to 9.
Cassowary Dad
Follow Cassowary Dad as he nurtures his chicks and teaches them about their rainforest home. Ages 5 to 9.
Creature Corridors
Discover how wildlife corridors can provide safe pathways for all sorts of creatures! Ages 5 to 9.
Fabulous Frogs
Discover amazing Aussie amphibians in swamps, rainforests, deserts and our own backyards. Ages 5 to 9.
The Great Lizard Trek
Trek through country with Rocky and his lizard relatives in search for a cooler habitat. Ages 6 to 9.
The Forgotten Song
Saving the Regent Honeyeater A moving story of a Regent Honeyeater who forgets his song, and how he learns it again. Ages 5 to 9.
Swim, Shark, Swim!
Join Shark on a beautifully illustrated and poetic adventure around the world's oceans. Ages 5 to 8.
Shine, Star, Shine!
Follow the Sun's path in this lyrical journey to see how she touches all life on Earth. Ages 5 to 8.
Every Rock Has a Story
An A to Z of Australian Geology Fun facts, incredible history and fascinating insights into Australia's amazing geology. Ages 8 to 12.
Plantabulous!
More A to Z of Australian Plants Discover just how fabulous Australia's iconic and unique native plants really are! Ages 6 to 12.
Sensational Australian Animals
Discover the intriguing and sense-ational things that these Australian animals can do! Ages 8 to 12.
Animal Eco-Warriors
Humans and Animals Working Together to Protect Our Planet Meet the super dogs, hero rats and cyborg bees keeping our environment safe. Ages 8 to 14.
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers
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