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The Australian Animal Atlas
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See moreAn entertaining and educational illustrated guide to Australia's amazing wildlife and its habitats.
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Come on a journey into the world of Australia's wildlife, exploring all the different habitats, from parched deserts to lush rainforests.
DISCOVER the mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects that live there.
SEARCH for the animals hidden in each habitat scene.
FIND OUT about the fish that walks; the sixth sense of the platypus; the deadly venom of the desert death adder; the strange table manners of the sea star.
This environmental atlas of Australian animals by an expert team is full of fascinating facts and superb illustrations.
DISCOVER the mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects that live there.
SEARCH for the animals hidden in each habitat scene.
FIND OUT about the fish that walks; the sixth sense of the platypus; the deadly venom of the desert death adder; the strange table manners of the sea star.
This environmental atlas of Australian animals by an expert team is full of fascinating facts and superb illustrations.
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The Australian Animal Atlas by Leonard Cronin is praised for its vibrant illustrations and comprehensive exploration of Australia's diverse wildlife. Reviewers commend the book for engaging young readers with informative content, making it both educational and entertaining. It is considered ideal for children with curious minds who are interested in learning about different animal species and their habitats.
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ISBN: 9781760294144
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 March 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Marion Westmacott
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 486g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His books include the bestselling Cronin's Key Guide series of field guides, Australian Flora and A Journey Through Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders.
Marion Westmacott worked in architectural, engineering and scientific drafting, then spent 16 years on cattle stations observing and illustrating the Australian landscape, often from a helicopter. When illustrating the Key Guide series, she did extensive research, visiting forests, zoos, herbaria, museums and universities. Marion has also illustrated posters, designed merchandise, run workshops, exhibited her artwork extensively and been published in scientific journals, gardening magazines and Australian Geographic.
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