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Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanin...
by George Alex Sharr FA Ever wondered what those "foreign" plant names mean? In this book, all th...
by George Alex Sharr FA Ever wondered what those "foreign" plant names mean? In this book, all the known wildflowers and weeds int the state - 12,800 of them - are explained by renowned Western Australian botanist and Latin scholar Alex George. They refer to plant shapes and sizes, places, people, perfume and much more. Wonders no longer!
$48.00
An enthralling look at our relationship with fungi, from an author who has spent more than forty ...
An enthralling look at our relationship with fungi, from an author who has spent more than forty years studying them on five continents. Fungi are essential to all life on Earth and yet fungal diseases and toxins lead to over one million deaths each year. How can we strike a better balance with our microbial cousins? These remarkable microbes enrich our lives- from releasing the carbon in plants, to producing life-changing medicine, to adding umami flavour and B vitamins to our food. But not ...
$32.95
Pocket Guide - Mushrooms & Other Fungi
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of South West Western AustraliaBy Sapphire McMullan-Fisher and Katrina ...
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of South West Western AustraliaBy Sapphire McMullan-Fisher and Katrina Syme Contains 91 common mushrooms and other fungi from South West WA with images from the region: Kalbarri to Ravensthorpe, including Perth and the south west Capes. Shower proof and light so you can take it out in the field.
$9.95
Whats That? Australian Insects
What's That? Australian Insects features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian ...
What's That? Australian Insects features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian insects. And it's jampacked with fascinating facts! From risky red fire ants to wild wasps, buzzy bees, breathtaking butterflies, misunderstood moths, singing cicadas, creepy cockroaches, dazzling dragonflies and powerful praying mantises — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource. Other books in the series include Birds, Mammals, Frogs, Spiders and Reptiles.
$24.95
Whats That? Australian Spiders
What's That? Australian Spiders features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of a wide ra...
What's That? Australian Spiders features Myke Mollard's vibrant cinematic drawings of a wide range of Australian spiders and some other arachnids. And it's jampacked with fascinating facts! From fearsome funnel-webs to glistening golden orb weavers, terrifying tarantulas, gymnastic jumpers, resplendent red-headed mouse spiders and sensory scorpions ― children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
$24.95
Age range 8 to 14 How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are...
Age range 8 to 14 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? 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, i...
$29.95
Cronins Key Guide to Australian Wildflowers, 2n...
Cronins Key Guide to Australian Wildflowers, 2nd EdBy Leonard Cronin Featuring approximately 600 ...
Cronins Key Guide to Australian Wildflowers, 2nd EdBy Leonard Cronin Featuring approximately 600 species from all parts of the country, this is a handy reference for identifying Australian wildflowers, fully updated and revised. This is both a field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library. It covers more than 590 wildflowers from all parts of the continent. Each species is beautifully illustrated and described in clear, concise language including leaves, flowers, fruit...
$34.95