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Natural History Books

Natural History Books

Our natural history book collection covers a wide range of topics including: environment, species of flora and fauna, conservation and much more. Jacana Books - Allen & Unwin’s natural history imprint - continues to add depth to our local list with authoritative titles written by respected authors in their fields. We also represent Christopher Helm who publish a comprehensive range of Ornithology and natural history titles.

NEW THIS MONTH

Read the true story how an Australian grazier brought his barren property back to life, in The Untrained Environmentalist.

In this fascinating story of the Koala, respected biologist and author Stephen Jackson examines not only the ecology, behaviour and history of this extraordinary animal, but also ongoing threats such as disease and habitat loss, and the controversial debate about how to best manage the remaining populations of Australia's favourite marsupial.

 

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New Titles

Natural History

Native Plants of the Sydney Region

by Alan Fairley and Philip Moore

A completely revised and updated edition of this classic handbook of the native plants found from Newcastle to Nowra. With 1400 colour photographs and... more

AUD $59.99

Kangaroo

by Stephen Jackson and Karl Vernes

This is in the same genre as Platypus and Koala. These are wonderful books about Australia's unique animals written for the general public. Social, an... more

AUD $24.99

Butterflies of Australia

by Albert Orr and Roger Kitching

A complete guide to Australian butterflies, with hundreds of beautiful illustrations in typical habitats.

AUD $45.00

Ape House

by Sara Gruen

An absorbing, heart-warming and ultimately uplifting story of how six bonobo apes change the lives of three humans, from master storyteller Sara Gruen... more

AUD $32.99

Cleo

by Helen Brown

A warm and often funny book about love, loss and redemption. It's also a book about small black cat who helped mend a family's broken hearts by sheer ... more

AUD $22.99

Voyages of Discovery

by Tony Rice

A beautiful illustrated volume which visually documents ten of the greatest natural history expeditions of all time.

AUD $39.99

The Legacy

by David Suzuki

This book provides a unique insight into the knowledge and wisdom David Suzuki has acquired over the years, and points to his legacy for generations t... more

AUD $26.99

Jeremy and Amy

by Jeremy Keeling

A story of high-wire adventure, grit and determination and an inspiring and life-changing friendship between one man and his ape.

AUD $39.99