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With detailed illustrations and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. From impressive armoured dinosaurs and long-necked sauropods, to ancient marine reptiles and the fossils we find today, find out all a...bout life during the time of the dinosaurs.
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Featuring detailed illustrations of the sharks that call Australia home, this amazing book profiles key species, such as the great white shark, the whale shark, the great hammerhead shark and the grey nurse shark, as well as introducing young readers to more exotic species such a...s the cookiecutter shark and the tassled wobbegong. Get ready to dive in!
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In 1820, after millennia spent speculating and searching, humans laid eyes on Antarctica for the very first time. Since then, our relationship with this enigmatic land of ice and has continually evolved, from one of industry during the sealing and whaling eras, to exploration as ...pioneers charted undiscovered coastlines and forged perilous paths towards the South Pole. Today, the human relationship with Antarctica is defined by scientific endeavour, international collaboration and luxury tourism. The bicentenary of the first human sighting of Antarctica is an opportunity to reflect on our Antarctic legacy as the latest scientific research reveals the startling impacts that climate change in Antarctica could have on a global scale. Discover this remarkable continent covered in ice, where days endure for months, highways are built by penguins and shimmering lights illuminate the night sky.
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Come with Australian Geographic on a journey around the world to experience adventures of all kinds! In each location - from Africa to Antarctica, you will find adventures designed for thrill-seeking daredevils, from whitewater rafting down Tanzania's Omo River to mountain-biking... the Camino de la Muerte in Bolivia. For adventurers seeking cultural experiences, we'll show you how to sail a faluka down the Nile River and send a letter from the Penguin Post Office in Antarctica. Animal-lovers will learn about volunteering with baby pandas in China and flying eagles on the Kazakhstan steppe. For travellers interested in history, we'll explore Stonehenge and the captivating city of Stone Town in Zanzibar. We'll take you on a tour of some of the most incredible wild sights in the world, from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the picturesque sunrise over Uluru. To stay energised on our journey, we'll go on a delicious food tour - eating sausage sizzles in Australia and surstroemming in Sweden. Most importantly, we'll learn how to have amazing adventures like this in our own backyards!
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Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception, and a road map to a better future. After a recap of the physical causes of climate change - coal, cars, cows, etc. - the book comes to the real pro...blem: adults behaving like children. A range of familiar arguments are rehearsed, before a cast of kids steps in, and shows us how the problems should be approached, with fairness, kindness and maturity.
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With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce Australia's marine world. From fascinating crustaceans and powerful marine mammals, to life on our coasts and the beautiful Great Barrier Ree...f, find out all about sea life in Australia.
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With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the bird life of Australia. From the birds we can find in our backyard and those that form huge flocks in the sky, to birds that live near th...e sea and even some that can't fly, find out all about Australia's birds.
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With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the reptiles of Australia. From the snakes that slither in the bush and the turtles that swim in our rivers, to basking lizards and lurking c...rocodiles, find out all about Australia's reptiles.
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There's no shortage of stories these days about the impact humans have had on the planet. There's plastic in our oceans and rubbish in our streets. More and more animals and plants are declared vulnerable, threatened or endangered every year and extinctions are occuring at a rate... not experienced since the dinosaurs died off. If we take action now, we'll be able to help species like the Sumatran tiger and the giant panda in their fight for survival. In this book you'll learn about all of the dangers facing these creatures, including deforestation and climate change, and also learn what you can do to help change the situation for these amazing animals and plants.
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Australia is filled to the brim with awesome dogs. From our kelpies to our collies, our shepherds to our terriers - every dog that calls Australia home is excellent. There are some dogs though, that when given the chance, are at the head of the pack. They have a special quality a...bout them. They are legendarily loyal, the kind of dog who'll stick by you no matter what. They are beautifully brave, willing to face danger for the sake of someone else. They've gone on an astounding adventure, leaving the backyard behind for some kind of caper. They're a kind of superhero, responsible for rescuing someone in danger. They may have stood shoulder-to-knee with our soldiers in battles, or walked beside someone who needed a helping paw. In this book you'll meet just some of the awesome dogs that call Australia home.
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