Form/Genre: Pictorial works

Offers a photographic account of the events of September 11, 2001, the rescue efforts in the days following the attacks, and the response of a nation united in sadness, pride, and resolve. During our nation's most trying times, it has been LIFE that has provided the images that help us understand...

The book is intended for all who value biodiversity, enjoy looking at pictures of the natural world and take pleasure in reading stories and observations about nature. It is a natural history book unlike any other in the great range of species it presents and the crucial fact that, by day and by ...

From her home in Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land, the author and photographer of this amazing wildlife bird book captured these photographs of birds when she was only twelve years old. She names each bird in both Yolnu and English language, and shares a little bit of Yolnu culture along the way ...

Part of a series from Australian Geographic, each title covers the history & current affairs of its topic, the information will be valuable as school project source material. This title focuses on Australia's close neighbours in Asia.

Clear and inviting nonfiction prose, vetted by scientists--together with lively illustrations and a time line--narrate how life on Earth emerged "out of the blue." Learn how and why creatures began to emerge from the deep--from the Cambrian Explosion to crustaceans, mollusks to fishes, giant rept...

As one of the country's favourite cultural icons, Ken Done requires no introduction. Straddling the worlds of design, illustration and fine art, his wildly evocative work captures the essence of Australia with bold strokes and bright colours. Inimitably recognisable, his striking, signature style...

A pictorial celebration of Australia as seen through the eyes of people working on the land.

"Explore the raw beauty of Queensland's rugged outback country ... Includes sections on geography, wildlife and culture, dinosaurs, Mount Isa, Birdsville, Longreach, Charleville, Carnarvon Gorge, Big Red, Scrammy Gorge, Welford National Park and the Johnston Range." -- Back cover.

This series for school students explores Space. In this title kids will discover details of the outer planets of the Solar System through fun fascinating facts, hands-on activties, problem-solving exercises, and more.

This unique Roald Dahl dictionary from Oxford University Press was written for children. This is not an ordinary dictionary. After all, you wouldn't expect an 'Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary' to be ordinary, would you? Lots of dictionaries tell you what an 'alligator' is, or how to spell 'balloon' ...

The giant panda is unique, and not just uniquely charming: the iconic animal has no close relatives in the animal world. This celebration of the much-loved icon of endangered wildlife brings together the expertise of leading conservationists with photographs from the Wolong research centre and th...

Gardens of Enchantment shows the world's most beautiful gardens, from English gardens and romantic rose gardens to enchanting nature gardens. The evocative photographs and excellent plant portraits by Clive Nichols, a master of using light to create mood, are equally moving and inspiring.

After a introductory essay on the complicated history of Paris, its importance to world history, its current place in the world, the book is split into geographical sections - the Left and Right Banks split by the River Seine and locations close to Paris.

This title is a privileged aerial journey over the city of Paris. What it reveals is an intimate overview of streets, roofs, courtyards and monuments, a new look at Paris that captures the poetry of each individual district.

Parrots have always captured the imagination of humans thanks to their bright plumage and ability to mimic speech. This beautifully illustrated book on the world’s parrots explores all aspects of their lives, as well as the various parrot families, and showcases beautiful photography from around ...

This series for young school children focuses on the workings of different parts of the human body. In this title join the characters at Body Builders HQ meet Ian Struction, the Head Body Builder. It's his job to know the human body inside and out. With this instruction manual you will go on a jo...

The motor industry in Australia is more diverse than many of us realise. Even the British Motor Corporation (BMC) had a brief crack at breaking into the Aussie market. This book looks at 50-odd individual cars that have been carefully restored and maintained here in Australia, covering a wide ran...

In this fully illustrated personal look at the culture of hot rods and customised vehicles in Australia, veteran author Joel Wakely has gathered together dozens of fascinating stories about many of these incredible cars - and other vehicles - and the passionate craftspeople, amateur and professio...

Following the success of his bestselling book, the Passion for Holden, Joel Wakely takes a personal look at the golden age of Australian car manufacturing and particularly the passion for the muscle cars that arose in the 1950s and reached its height in the 1970s. Joel looks at the main three man...