The story of Kraken, a Komodo Dragon who came to live at The Australian Reptile Park. Kraken is smart and funny and his keeper Jake has to keep coming up with ideas to keep him occupied. This book tells his story and features photos of him and his keepers. This fun story also educates about these special animals and people that care for them.
His story protecting tall eucalypts and rainforests
Peter Hitchcock was writing this book at the time of his death in 2019. It is his story of a lifetime of connection with Australia’s tall eucalypt forests and rainforests, and their conservation. It is a dual story of his life, and the science and conservation of the tall eucalypt forests, their use by Aboriginal people, their ‘discovery’ by ......
Elvis, Australia’s crankiest crocodile, was scaring people in Darwin so he was sent to the Australian Reptile Park and has become its most famous resident. With photos of Elvis, this book tells the story of his life at the park and some of his naughty antics. The book also educates about Australian native animals and the people that care for them
Orphaned koala joey Elsa was raised by Koala expert Hayley when her mother was too sick to look after her. This positive and happy book features photos of beautiful Elsa and follows her growing up and then eventually having her own joey. This adorable story also aims to educate kids about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
A Folding Pocket Guide to Potentially Harmful Species
Perhaps the most dangerous place for humans to live on earth, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can severely injure humans on land and in the water. From the giant saltwater crocodile and great white shark to the tiny red-backed spider and dozens of poisonous snakes, travelers and residents alike now have a handy pocket reference ......
Featuring Mykes vibrant drawings of members of the shark family found in Australian waters, this is jampacked with fascinating facts! From worrisome great white sharks to zany zebra sharks, genius great hammerheads, gobsmacking giant manta rays and wonderful whale sharks—children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
The only comprehensive guide to identifying the 662 species of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds that inhabit Victoria. Detailed accounts include physical descriptions, distribution maps, similar species, subspecies, and conservation status. Over 1,700 images. Details on the vagrants and visitors, extinct species, escapee and invading ......
The Australia Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Australian Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, ......
This Whats That? title features Myke Mollards vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian amphibians. And its jampacked with fascinating facts! From precious pobblebonks, terrific turtle frogs and colourful corroboree frogs to conniving cane toads and snouty smooth newts — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
