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Birds of South-Eastern Australia – URBAN AREAS Book 1 in the series (PDF only)
This book is the first in the series of severn depicting the birds of south-eastern Australia. It features pigeons, finches, lorikeets, rosellas, honeyeaters, wrens and more…140 of our most common urban birds are succinctly described and beautifully and accurately illustrated in this pocket-sized field guide.
This is now only available as a downloadable PDF. PDF download link will be sent immediately after payment is received. You will have 14 days only to download your copy.
Other books in this series are:
Birds of South-eastern Australia 2: The Ranges
Birds of South-eastern Australia 3: Oceans, Bays and Beaches (PDF only)
Birds of South-eastern Australia 4: Inland Waters
Birds of South-eastern Australia 5: Dry Country
Birds of South-eastern Australia 6: Rare
Birds of South-eastern Australia 7: Farmlands
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$21.95 Original price was: $21.95.$15.00Current price is: $15.00.
Incredible as it may seem, this group has only recently been studied in the region and scores of new species have been discovered. Many of these new species are stunning to look at and show amazing behavioural adaptations, including the mimic octopus, which can imitate a stingray, complete with tail, and a swimming sea snake.
Only available in PDF. PDF download link will be sent immediately after payment is received. You will have 14 days only to download your copy.
Written by Mark Norman and Amanda Reid.
Published by the Gould League and CSIRO Publishing.
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$12.00
Going to the beach is an Australian pastime, but have you ever stopped to think of the creatures that call the beach their home? Journey into the rockpools to discover snails, crabs, sea urchins and cucumbers. Walk along the beach and learn about seaweed, birds and beach conservation.
By: Bob Winters. ISBN: 978-1-921332-71-5
200mm x 190mm, Quality Soft Cover, Landscape, Full colour, 48 pages
Bob worked at Healesville Sanctuary and Gould League for 30 years. He combines an intimate understanding of what interests children with a deep knowledge and love of nature.
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$15.00 Original price was: $15.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.
Australian Guide to Birds – Centenary Edition (PDF only)
Australians are increasingly aware of the importance of encouraging children’s interest in nature and our environment and birdwatching nurtures this interest and understanding. Birdwatching is also great fun.
This guide does not take the usual dreary “collectors” approach to birdwatching. Rather it brings out the fascinating habits and traits of each species in a style easily understood by children and adults alike.
Birdwatchers can be treated to a spectral variety of beautiful birds and the trees in which they can be found – in local gardens and on farms.
Please note this is no longer available in hard copy – this is now ONLY available in a downloadable PDF format. PDF download link will be sent immediately after payment is received. You will have 14 days only to download your copy.
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$12.00
What do you think is Australia’s most famous animal? Could it be the Kangaroo? The Koala or Emu? Perhaps it’s the Frill-neck Lizard or the Dingo? This guide books covers them all whilst providing young children with interesting facts about them. After reading this book kids will definitely have their own opinion on who they think is the most famous.
It’s also a great gift idea for families and young children living overseas.
By: Bob Winters. ISBN: 978-1-921332-74-6
200mm x 190mm, Quality Soft Cover, Landscape, Full colour, 48 pages
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Australia has one of the world’s most interesting collections of frogs and reptiles and this is the perfect guide book for young children to identify the many recognisable (and funny looking) creatures. From the life cycle of a frog, to crocodiles and turtles, lizards and snakes this book has them all.
By: Bob Winters. ISBN: 978-1-921332-72-2
200mm x 190mm, Quality Soft Cover, Landscape, Full colour, 48 pages
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$15.00 Original price was: $15.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.
Australian Guide to Garden Wildlife (PDF only Available)
Why travel to the zoo when you have a menagerie of creatures living in your own backyard! Take the kids out the back and start exploring who lives under the rocks and who loves to hang around your flowers with this book as your guide!
PDF download link will be sent immediately after payment is received. You will have 14 days only to download your copy.
Written by Bob Winters
200mm x 190mm, Quality Soft Cover, Landscape, Full colour, 48 pages ISBN: 978-1-921332-73-9
This book is no longer in print however is available as a downloadable PDF which will be emailed to you.
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$12.00
This fun, factual and beautifully illustrated guide explores the fascinating lives of Australia’s incredible mammals.
It helps young readers build an appreciation of our rich wildlife heritage to encourage conservation and protection for future generations.
The “Australian Guide To …” series was the winner of the 1999 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature.
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$12.00
Ponds and streams are full of ferocious hunters, timid swimmers and armour-plated monsters. Once you have rummaged and probed your way into this secret, hidden world you will want to venture back again and again to make new discoveries.
This book describes ponding equipment, methods and safety plus providing an identification guide.
The Gould League “Australian Guide To …” series was the 1999 winner of the Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature.
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$12.00
An invaluable guide for junior seashore explorers, this book helps to identify and learn about many beachwashed objects and rockpool creatures.
Loads of interesting facts are presented in a clear, colourful and highly accessible way, sure to enrich any seashore experience.
The Australian Guide to Seashores was the winner of the 1999 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature.
Author: Sheree Marris
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$12.00
Australia has lost more species of mammal than any other continent in the world. Many Australian animals are endangered. This book introduces a complex topic in a positive, realistic and simple way.
This book highlights both the folly of the European approach to the Australian environment and the work of volunteers, scientists, farmers and environment workers towards saving threatened species.
A broad range of interesting animals are discussed, examining the reason for their decline and what is being done to save them.
The Australian Guide to Threatened & Endangered Animals was short-listed for the 2000 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature.
Author: Sheree Marris
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$12.00
Explore the secret lives of Australia’s whales and dolphins and discover why these creatures have captured our imagination for centuries.
This informative book provides detailed descriptions of individual species, how to identify them and where to see them in the wild.
A valuable resource for all whale and dolphin enthusiasts, nature lovers and travellers wanting to learn more about and see these majestic creatures in the wild.
The Australian Guide to Whales & Dolphins was short-listed in the 2003 Wilderness Society Environmental Awards for Children’s Literature.
Author: Sheree Marris
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$20.00
Australian Parrots (Archive). This popular poster depicting our much loved Australian Parrots is lovingly reproduced from archive stock. Prints are 47cm x 73cm printed on 150mg full gloss stock.
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$15.00
| Australian Plants: The P.L.Ant Guide is a guide to some of Australia’s most unusual life-forms.
Australian plants are unique and fascinating. This book summarises the basics for each plant: species description, uses, habitat, flowers, seeds, leaves, bark etc., and is designed to appeal to both children and adults. It’s 106 pages of pure delight and Includes botanical drawings by the author – Helen Hunt.
This book is usually sold for $17.75 in major retail outlets (if they have stock), so get your copy today and reap the reward buying direct from us as Environmental Educators. |
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$20.00
Beachcombing No 6 in a Series by Gould League. This archive poster is lovingly reproduced from archive stock. Prints 47cm x 73cm printed on 150mg gloss stock in Cmyk – full colour. It features magnificent images of an array of marine treasures. Artwork by Deborah Savin Circa 1978.
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$32.00 Original price was: $32.00.$26.00Current price is: $26.00.
To celebrate National Science Week for 2024 (Aug 10 – 18), Gould League are offering you a copy of our top selling marine poster Beachcombing and a copy of Australian Guide to Beaches and Rockpools for a low $26.00.
Going to the beach is an Australian pastime, but have you ever stopped to think of the creatures that call the beach their home? Journey into the rockpools to discover snails, crabs, sea urchins and cucumbers. Walk along the beach and learn about seaweed, birds and beach conservation.
Beachcombing is No 6 in our Archive Series by Gould League. This archive poster is lovingly reproduced from archive stock. Prints 47cm x 73cm printed on 150mg gloss stock in Cmyk – full colour. It features magnificent images of an array of marine treasures. Artwork by Deborah Savin Circa 1978.
Australian Guide to Beaches and Rockpool’s By: Bob Winters. ISBN: 978-1-921332-71-5
200mm x 190mm, Quality Soft Cover, Landscape, Full colour, 48 pages
Bob worked at Healesville Sanctuary and Gould League for 30 years. He combines an intimate understanding of what interests children with a deep knowledge and love of nature.
