From planets made of gas, to stars made of fire, our vast Solar System is filled with mysteries still to be explored and solved. Did you know that the world’s first astronomers were Indigenous Australians over 35,000 years ago? These Australians were the first humans to closely observe and note the movement of the planet and stars in space.
Australia’s outdoor art/mural revolution is a visual feast with stunning images of murals, silos and water towers from right around Australia, including the 27-story Adnate Hotel, Perth, named in honour of one of the key exponents of the artform and featuring Australia’s tallest painting. Meet the artists and explore maps and lists of the major ......
Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides - it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much anticipated book, we reveal our best 100 with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to isnpire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.
In this book, students investigate the different types of adaptations that animals might have to help them survive and thrive in their particular environment, and then explore a range of key Australian habitats, from deserts to rainforests.
Australia has more venomous creatures than any other continent in the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to be alarmed - especially when you’re educated! It won’t hurt a bit to learn about Australia’s elapid snakes, stinging sea jellies, blue-ringed octopus and even an amazing venomous mammal, in this totally absorbing title for kids.
Meet Australia’s most famous dinosaur species, and learn about the science behind palaeontology – from how we define dinosaurs, to how we’ve started learning what colour they might have been!
Find out how the natural world gets a ‘glow up’ with this fascinating foray into the world of bioluminescence, phospheresence and fluoresence. Let Australian Geographic lead you into glow worm caves and even down to the ocean depths to explore animals that glow in the dark.
The Year's Best Wildlife and Landscape Photos 2023
Australasian Nature Photography: The year’s best wildlife and landscape photos is a collection of award-winning and shortlisted images from the 2023 competition.
Dive into the world of Australian sharks - from the enormous whale shark and the sharp-toothed great white, to the lesser-known Port Jackson shark and tassled wobbegong. Get ready to dive in!