Description
Discover the wonders of Australia with 'Fauna - Australia's Most Curious Creatures'. A captivating exploration ideal for children aged 5 and above, this award-winning book presents fascinating facts that will inspire a love for nature and wildlife. Have you ever wondered how a platypus adapts to both swimming and digging, or the unique features of a cassowary? This beautifully illustrated book reveals the amazing adaptations of Australia's iconic species through engaging bite-sized information. Each section focuses on individual animals, highlighting their breeding habits, physical characteristics, habitats, and more. The lively, colorful illustrations bring these creatures to life, making learning fun and interactive. 'Fauna' also emphasizes the importance of conservation, featuring an 'extinction roll call' that raises awareness about endangered species. With accolades from the 2020 Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards and beyond, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge for young readers. Don't miss the chance to inspire curiosity in your little naturalist today! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780642279767. Year: 2021. Publisher: National Library of Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279767
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*Winner, 2020 Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA)*
*Longlisted, 2020 World Illustration Awards*
*Longlisted, 2020 Australian Book Design Awards*
*Shortlisted, 2020 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature*
*Shortlisted, 2020 Educational Publishing Awards*
Age range 5+
Did you know that platypus have retractable webbing on their hind feet to enable an easy transition from swimming to digging? That kangaroos can't sweat and that the cassowary has no tongue?
In Fauna - Australia's Most Curious Creatures, readers are constantly introduced to facts that delight, amaze and induce sheer wonder at the clever design and adaptability of our much-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 total gives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feeding habits, 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 Fauna are lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselves more to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or the mechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations “ is that kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279767
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*Winner, 2020 Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards (MAPDA)*
*Longlisted, 2020 World Illustration Awards*
*Longlisted, 2020 Australian Book Design Awards*
*Shortlisted, 2020 Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature*
*Shortlisted, 2020 Educational Publishing Awards*
Age range 5+
Did you know that platypus have retractable webbing on their hind feet to enable an easy transition from swimming to digging? That kangaroos can't sweat and that the cassowary has no tongue?
In Fauna - Australia's Most Curious Creatures, readers are constantly introduced to facts that delight, amaze and induce sheer wonder at the clever design and adaptability of our much-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 total gives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feeding habits, 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 Fauna are lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselves more to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or the mechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations “ is that kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of