Form/Genre: Pictorial works

Contains historical photographs of the Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Sydney and the Harbour Bridge by photographer, Harry Phillips

This book contains historical photographs of the Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Sydney and the Harbour Bridge by photographer, Harry Phillips (photograph showing Penrith in the background on page 44).

Facinating Australian Birds looks at both better-known and special interest birds. Many of the birds selected for this book are likely to be seen where Australians live or travel.

A collection of fashion stills taken from the Cinesound and Movietone newsreels, which played in cinemas from 1931 to 1975. Informative captions and excerpts from the origonal voice-overs accompany essays on the history of fashion during this period.

Contains a large collection of fashion drawings dating from the years 1850-1895.

This indispensable reference offers a historical snapshot of what we used to wear and why we choose the clothes that we do today. It explores some of the most influential fashion icons, ideas, designers and trends from throughout history.

This title for young children was published by the National Library of Australia and it focuses on Australian fauna. Australia is home to more animal species than any other developed country. Many are unique to Australia, and a whopping 87 per cent of our mammals, 45 per cent of our birds, 93 per...

"Feather and Brush" traces the history of bird art in Australia - from the simple engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today. It explores the early European approach, in which naval draughtsmen, officers, convicts, se...

This title for young children takes a close-up look at various Australian Native animals. Providing one feature as a clue, readers are given a chance to guess the Australian animal it relates to, and then find out how each feature helps the animal survive. Children will love the amazing photograp...

This biography, filled with photographs from his sensational career, follows Roger Federer from his first steps in tennis in the junior tournaments right through to the main professional circuit. It is an illustrated biography of a man who has graced the world of tennis for more than two decades,...

From stone to post and rail, from the utilitarian to the sculptural, a well built fence is a thing of beauty and a monument to workmanship. These practical but symbolic structures are part of the story of Australia. Starting with 7,000-year-old Aboriginal fish traps and ending with a look into th...

A comprehensive guide to the country's butterflies covering everything from the eye-catching Common Jezabel and Ulysses Butterfly, to the gigantic Cairns Birdwing, to the more cryptic Blues and Skippers. The key features that separate this book from all other butterfly field guides are firstly th...

Queensland is home to an extraordinary diversity of reptiles. This is because it has so many different types of habitat. In the tropical rainforest lives one of Australia..s.. most spectacular dragons, the Boyd..s.. Rainforest Dragon. The arid south-west is home to the deadly Inland Taipan. In th...

Has more than 300 colour photographs of tree, shrub, vine and groundcover species found in the world's tropical regions. Each plant description includes species scientific and common vernacular names and a brief key of facts and details

Everything around us is designed. Design has the ability to transform environments, bring about social change, improve our quality of life. It can be exciting or frivolous, bold or subtle, daring or loud. The car is no exception. For more than a century, the car has adapted and transformed, and h...

A guide to over 100 of the fighters that have helped shape history. Detailed specification boxes for every aircraft listed with information about country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weights and performance.

Peirce presents 64 stunning pictures from his popular Up-N-Smoke Engine Project. In addition to his engine photography the book also tells the story of the project and the years it took to bring it from an inspired idea to a tangible reality.

This title for young children provides a colourful and playful atlas to introduce kids to animals around the world, detailing the environment, and the geography of the region where they live. Covering animals from different continents and habitats, this book will keep children engaged while learn...

A bright, easy-to-use first dictionary to help young children develop their vocabulary and spelling. Kids will enjoy taking a peek inside to find more than 400 definitions, fun activities to build dictionary skills, and colourful illustrations for each entry. Become a dictionary detective and wor...

This publication is a tribute to the life and works of William Wells and to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the C-130 Hercules in RAAF service