Age range 5+ Did you know that platypus have retractable webbing on their hind feetto enable an easy transition from swimming to digging? That kangaroos can'tsweat and that the cassowary has no tongue? In Fauna - Australia's MostCurious Creatures, readers are constantly introduced to facts that delight,amaze and induce sheer wonder at the clever design and adaptability of ourmuch-loved native fauna. The information on each individual species is presented in small 'bites'to hold the interest of younger readers, while the information taken in totalgives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feedinghabits, physical characteristics, habitat and other unique and quirky features. Fauna also has a strong conservation message with an 'extinction roll call'and a rating for the vulnerability of endangered species. The stylised illustrations in Faunaare lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselvesmore to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or themechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations - isthat kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of mob? Readers young and old will be delighted and informed by Fauna.

Add this wonderful rhyming fact filled book about Australian animals to your child's collection. This is part 2 in a three part series about Australian animals. Part 1 can also be found on www.amazon.com tiitled Awesome Aussie Animals

Immerse yourself in this enchanting coloring book and watch the stress melt away! Beautiful Hand-Drawn Images. Inside this book you will learn about Australia's most beloved animals, the perfect blend of relaxation, fun, and education. Foster an appreciation of the awe-inspiring continent of Australia, and its treasure trove of amazing animals. Impress your friends with your knowledge of the charming Australian animal kingdom and the breathtaking beauty of Australia. Forget your worries with coloring, which reduces stress levels Improves focus and concentration Coloring is a form of meditation and promotes mindfulness Coloring stimulates brain function and improves critical thinking Promotes social interaction by coloring as a group or with a friend In today's fast-paced world we can often forget to take time for fun. Take time to nourish your soul by coloring the beautiful pictures in this book. Pick up a copy for yourself, a friend, or your child and make someone's day! You'll be glad you did.

Chris Humfrey is an Australianzoologist and televisionpersonality who has starredin his own series on ABC andAnimal Planet. Chris shares hishome in Macedon, Victoria, with2,000 animal 'housemates' andtakes his award-winning 'the ZooComes to You' mobile educationprogram around the country,reaching 250,000 children eachyear.And a couple thousand other pets. The Humfreys' residence isn't a home as much as it is aprivate zoo where human and animal sagas unfold daily. It goes without saying that it is noteasy to keep the animals in check, which is why Chris and his wife, Nicole, have a motleycrew of zookeepers to try to keep the animals happy and healthy. Whether it's rescuing ababy joey deserted by her mother or working to keep away the foxes that wreak havoc atnight, it's always an adventure at the Humfreys' Home. foxes that wreak havoc atnight, it's always an adventure at the Humfreys' Home.

With its enticing and colourful design and its fascinating information, this is a book that children will want to pour over-either at home, in the classroom or on a road trip. This book brings together 55 national parks, selected across all Australian states and territories, and over 120 animals. It is divided into seven sections according to habitat (woodlands and grasslands; forests; rainforests; arid zones; mountains; wetlands and waterways; coasts, oceans and islands), each including a number of national parks and a selection of the fish, reptiles, frogs, birds and mammals that inhabit them. At the end of the book is a section on 'little critters'-beetles, spiders, butterflies, grasshoppers, bugs and so on. Each habitat section opens with photographs of the featured national parks and a description of the habitat. Each animal has its own page, which has a stunning colour photograph of the species, a map of its distribution range, its conservation status and scientific information about the species. The information is divided into the following sections: 'Fast Facts' gives you all the vital statistics, such as size, lifespan and number of young; 'Where Does It Live?' tells you where in Australia you can find the species and provides details about its home; 'What's Its Life Like?' tells you a bit about how the animal moves, behaves, eats and has young; and 'Interesting Info' has quirky and fascinating facts. This book features a foreword by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove.