AmAZed!
CSIRO's A to Z of Biodiversity
Published on 1. June 2021
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-4863-1397-6 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare to be AmAZed! on this wild ride through Australia's biodiversity from A to Z! Go on an amazing scientific journey through 100 topics inspired by the specimens and stories from CSIRO's National Research Collections Australia. This book is filled with fabulous facts about plants, animals, microbes and the scientists who study them. Find out how new species get their names and discover an orchid that grows underground, identify a fly that looks like a bee, and explore strange fish that live in the deep sea. AmAZed! CSIRO's A to Z of Biodiversity covers Australia's natural wonders and impressive discoveries for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by engaging photos and illustrations. Get ready to encounter the Lost Shark, the phenomena of sea sparkle and zombie worms! Features:
- Takes the reader on a journey through the alphabet, with each entry inspired by Australia's unique biodiversity.
- Features photos of the incredible specimens within CSIRO's natural history collections, alongside quirky illustrations by Rachel Tribout.
- Includes amazing facts about a range of science topics, including insects, birds, plants and much, much more!
- Inspire excitement, interest and awareness in STEM among elementary school children.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4863-1397-6 (9781486313976)
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Person
Andrea Wild is a science communicator with CSIRO's National Research Collections Australia, and the author of AmAZed! CSIRO's A to Z of Biodiversity. She has two sons, one who loves nature and one who loves experiments.