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Australian Nature Books- Dangerous Creatures, Insects, Birds, Trees etc

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Dangerous Creatures of Australia (Green Guide)

The cast of Dangerous Creatures of Australia includes snakes, spiders, sharks and some surprises including platypuses and magpies! The pages are alive with entertaining and informative text accompanied by exciting action photography. Colour illustrations, 96 pages 2002, Martyn Robinson.
£8.99 plus P&P
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Spiders of Australia (Green Guide)

An introduction to the groups and habitats of Australian spiders: ancient spiders, roving spider, ësit-and-waití spiders, snare makers and web-weavers. It answers many of the most common questions about why spiders do what they do and reveals facts and practical information for the amateur enthusiast. Colour illustrations, 96 pages, 1998, Terrence Lindsey.
£8.99 plus P&P
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Insects of Australia (Green Guide)

A guide to Australian insects. Answers the most commonly asked questions with fascinating behavioural insights into both common and unusual creatures –from social insects to parasites and pests. Colour illustrations, 96 pages, 2002, Paul Zborowski.

£8.99 plus P&P
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The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds (Revised)

The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds, It's the book to which beginners turn to identify birds they see in their backyards and on their camping and bushwalking holidays, and upon which experienced birdwatchers have relied for years. The guide is designed for use in the field, to slip easily into a hip-pocket, backpack etc. It is a paperback of 343 pages.

£14.99 plus P&P
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A Field Guide to Australian Trees

A Field Guide to Australian Trees has become a classic guide. Covering more than 400 species, representing some 80 different genera, it is a great book for both botanists and gardeners alike. Colour illustrations, 328 pages, 2002 Third Edition, Revised, Ivan Holliday.

£14.00 plus P&P

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Sharks & Rays of Australia

This guide on Sharks & Rays of Australia has been written with the amateur naturalist in mind, whether an angler, diver, snorker or wader. Australia is the shark and ray capital of the world and has far more different species of these animals than any other country. Of the 950 known species of sharks and rays, Australia is host to about 300; many of them are found only in Australian waters. Paperback ,Colour photographs, Index,96 pages, 2003, Kevin Aitker.

£8.99 plus P&P

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Mammals of Australia

A compact introduction to the more common and easily seen mammals of Australia. Behavioral insights, your questions answered. Illustrated with 150 colour photographs. Paperback,96 pages,1998 ,Terrence Lindsey.

£8.99 plus P&P

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Parrots of Australia

Parrots are the real characters of Australian birdlife. This guide explains how to distinguish species and presents details of their life. It covers cockatoos, lorikeets, grass parrots, rosellas and offshore parrots, and describes characteristics such as where they are found, food requirements and behavioral habits. Paperback Colour illustrations ,96 pages,1998, Terrence Lindsey.

£8.99 plus P&P

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Snakes & Other Reptiles

This book is intended for readers who do not know anything about snakes and other reptiles, but would like to find out about them. The book introduces all major reptile groups including snakes, crocodiles, turtles and lizards. Key characteristics - where they are found, food requirements and behavioural habits. Answers many of the most commonly asked questions. Paperback, Colour illustrations ,96 pages ,1998, Gerry Swan.

£8.99 plus P&P


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