Item category 2: Science & Technology

Before 1935, there were no cane toads in Australia. Today, they are a huge presence in the country. In fact, scientists estimate that there are 83 toads for every person there! The big amphibianswhich can weigh close to three poundsshow up on highways, in watering holes meant for cattle, and in p...

Engineering Marvels of Australia contain the stories of the design and construction of some of Australia's major feats of engineering. Some of Australia's bridges, hydro-electric power stations, railways and communications structures were built at times when much of the technology we take for gra...

Everyone connects kangaroos with Australia, but there are many more weird and wonderful creatures to discover in this book. Whether they are lurking in the water, hidden underground or coming face-to-face with you in the desert, each Aussie animal is astonishing in its own way.

"In Australia's Greatest Inventions and Innovations, you will find out about our nation's most ingenious inventions, their makers, and how to turn a bright idea into a useful creation."--Back cover.

Australia's Greatest Racecars showcases the most spectacular machines to hit the track. These are the V8 beasts that created the legend of Brock, Moffat, Johnson, Bathurst and many more household names. This book rolls out a full grid of legendary metal with magnetic attraction for racing enthusi...