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Children and Students
Imagining the Future
Invisibility, Immortality and 40 Other Incredible Ideas Get prepared for the fantastic future with this guide to the unbelievable and incredible inventions just over the horizon. Ages 8 to 14.
Animal Eco-Warriors
Humans and Animals Working Together to Protect Our Planet Meet the super dogs, hero rats and cyborg bees keeping our environment safe. Ages 8 to 14.
Bots and Bods
How Robots and Humans Work, from the Inside Out Take a fascinating tour of the human body and discover how a robot's body is just like yours! Ages 8 to 12.
Hands-On Science
50 Kids' Activities from CSIRO Discover more about the world of science through fun DIY science activities using easy-to-find, everyday materials. Ages 8 to 14.
More Hands-On Science
50 Amazing Kids' Activities from CSIRO Explore the world of science through 50 fun DIY experiments and activities. Ages 8 to 14.
Let's Experiment
An invaluable resource of 43 hands-on experiments and four classroom demonstrations designed for students aged 8 and upwards.
The Biology of Bananas
Discover and Learn with 22 Experiments Learn about biology and become a kitchen scientist with 22 fun experiments. Ages 10 to 16.
The Chemistry of Cola
Discover and Learn with 21 Experiments Learn the principles of chemistry and become a kitchen scientist with 21 fun experiments. Ages 10 to 16.
The Maths of Milkshakes
Discover and Learn with 20 Experiments Bring maths into the kitchen and discover the secrets of Pi(e) with 20 fun experiments. Ages 10 to 16.
The Physics of Popcorn
Discover and Learn with 22 Experiments Learn about physics and become a kitchen scientist with 22 fun experiments. Ages 10 to 16.
Chemistry in the Marketplace
Demystifies and explores the chemistry of the products in our homes and the world around us.Nutrition and Lifestyle
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
Developed by CSIRO, the Total Wellbeing Diet is a long-term eating plan that will make you feel good and might even prolong your life.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Book 2
Companion volume to the phenomenally successful The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Recipe Book
This collection of 130 recipes is the long-awaited cookbook supplement to the phenomenally successful CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Fast and Fresh Recipes
A new collection of 120 recipes based on the scientifically proven program.
The Baker IDI Blood Pressure Diet and Lifestyle Plan
Tells you everything you need to know about high blood pressure – including what causes it, complications, medication, and strategies for reducing it.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet: Complete Recipe Collection
More than 400 delicious recipes for a healthy eating plan for life.
CSIRO Low-Carb Every Day
Building on the success of the first book, this new volume will make implementing the diet at home easier than ever.
The CSIRO Low-Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution
A lifestyle solution for weight loss, metabolic health, and diabetes type 2 management.
The CSIRO Women's Health & Nutrition Guide
Offers research-based advice from the CSIRO on the role of lifelong healthy eating.
The CSIRO Gut Care Guide
The latest research and 60 recipes to help improve your gut for health and wellbeing.
The CSIRO Low-carb Diet Easy 100
With book #6 of the bestselling CSIRO Low-carb Diet series, eating low-carb has never been easier or more delicious.Popular Science
Venom
The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon A fully illustrated guide to venom, its evolution in different animal groups, its effects and its treatments.
Gemstones
A Concise Reference Guide A dazzling insight into the unique beauty, properties and history of the gemstones of the world.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
A fully illustrated and engaging introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics.
Living in a Warmer World
How a Changing Climate Will Affect Our Lives Examines how our changing climate will affect everyday life through access to food, water and even land.
Shark Attacks
Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear Explore the science, psychological impacts and public perceptions of shark attacks.
Zoo Ethics
The Challenges of Compassionate Conservation A discussion of the challenges of compassionate conservation in zoos, with ethical frameworks and case studies.
Eclipse Chasers
Discover the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses, the science and their fascinating history.
Finding Resilience
Change and Uncertainty in Nature and Society An analysis of how ecosystems, societies and people cope with disturbance and adversity.
The Life and Times of the Murray Cod
Draws on historical, anecdotal and scientific sources to reveal what makes this species so special.
Extinct
Artistic Impressions of Our Lost Wildlife Showcases stunning artwork and stories of Australian animals that have been lost to extinction.
Aboriginal Biocultural Knowledge in South-eastern Australia
Perspectives of Early Colonists Provides an insight into the environmental knowledge of Indigenous Australians.Birds
Birds in Their Habitats
Journeys with a Naturalist Go on a journey through four continents to discover amazing birds and the places they live.
How Birds Behave
Interpreting What They Do and Why This engaging book delves into the private lives of wild birds to reveal why they behave as they do.
Bird Talk
An Exploration of Avian Communication Unravel the complexities of bird communication, from birdsong to visual signals and behaviours.
Bird Minds
Cognition and Behaviour of Australian Native Birds Provides an exciting new perspective on the behaviour of Australia's native avifauna.
Australian Falcons
Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation An invaluable resource for raptor biologists, birdwatchers, and all those that work with raptors.
Feather and Brush
A History of Australian Bird Art Explores the rich history of Australian bird art, featuring more than 400 images by 158 artists.
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots
Profiling Extinct and Endangered Species A detailed illustrated account of parrots which have become extinct or are facing extinction.
Pigeons and Doves in Australia
This richly illustrated book depicts all thirty native species of pigeons and doves found in Australia.
Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand
A fully-illustrated review of knowledge on these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds.
The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020
An overview of the 2020 status of all Australian birds, and the actions needed for conservation.Animals
Reptiles of Victoria
A Guide to Identification and Ecology Illustrated descriptions of the 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species in the state.
Frogs and Reptiles of the Murray–Darling Basin
A Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Conservation A comprehensive guide to the 310 species of frogs and reptiles living in the Murray–Darling Basin.
Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country
A comprehensive overview of the ecologically significant Box–Ironbark habitats and their wildlife.
A Bat's End
The Christmas Island Pipistrelle and Extinction in Australia The compelling story of a bat, the scientists who tried to save it, its island habitat – and its extinction.
Carnivores of Australia
Past, Present and Future This book explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives.
Taxonomy of Australian Mammals
A complete taxonomic revision of all Australian mammals, both terrestrial and marine.
Advances in Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna
A review of the process of reintroductions and other conservation-driven translocations in Australasia.
The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals
Comprehensively describes every land-breeding mammal species recorded in New Zealand.
Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians
Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands Aims to stimulate research into halting amphibian declines and to improve decisions about conservation.
Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians
Integrating reproductive technologies into amphibian conservation breeding programs.Invertebrates
The Inside Out of Flies
Get 'under the bonnet' and discover the engineering miracles embodied in flies.
Miniature Lives
Identifying Insects in Your Home and Garden An easy-to-use identification guide to Australian insects in your home and garden.
A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia
Provides a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to the mosquitoes of Australia and key strategies for managing them.
A Guide to Crickets of Australia
Identify Australia's crickets with this detailed and fully illustrated guide.
Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates
An illustrated guide to aid identification, provide protection measures and guidance on treatment.
Plankton
A Guide to Their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality A fully updated introduction to the biology, ecology and identification of plankton.
Australian Bryozoa Volume 1
Biology, Ecology and Natural History The first of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans.
Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 1
Introduction and Subfamily Lamiinae An introduction to the Australian Cerambycidae, including biology, phylogeny and morphology of adult and larvae.
Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 3
Subfamily Prioninae of the Australo-Pacific Region Diagnoses and describes 50 genera and 166 species of the Australo-Pacific Prioninae.
Marine Decapod Crustacea
A Guide to Families and Genera of the World Provides the tools to identify all 189 families and 2121 genera of marine Decapoda.Plants and Fungi
Gardening Down-Under
A Guide to Healthier Soils and Plants Contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners.
Flora of Melbourne
A Guide to the Indigenous Plants of the Greater Melbourne Area The fourth edition of this important record of the native plants of the Greater Melbourne region.
Mistletoes of Western Australia
An illustrated guide to the seven genera and 42 species of mistletoes found in Western Australia.
Food Plants of the World
Identification, Culinary Uses and Nutritional Value A comprehensive photographic guide to over 400 food, beverage, spice and flavour plants.
The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests
Pollination Ecology and Plant Evolution An introduction to pollination ecology in Australian rainforests, especially subtropical rainforests.
Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest
Medicinal Potential of Ancient Plants An essential reference for those interested in the medicinal and botanical potential of rainforests.
Secretive Slime Moulds
Myxomycetes of Australia Comprehensively describes Australia's 330 known species of myxomycetes, or slime moulds.Agriculture and Horticulture
Insects of Stored Grain
A Pocket Reference Information on major insect and arachnid pests found in stored grain.
Bee Agskills
A Practical Guide to Farm Skills Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production.
Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing
Summarises current olive pruning techniques and training systems, explaining concepts at a practical level.
Farming Meat Goats
Breeding, Production and Marketing Comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry.
Principles of Cattle Production
Provides an introductory level text for all interested in beef and dairy cattle production systems.
Animal Nutrition
From Theory to Practice The science behind the nutrition and feeding of the major domesticated animal species.
Healthy Soils for Healthy Vines
Soil Management for Productive Vineyards A practical guide to managing and improving soil health for best vineyard performance.
GM Crops and the Global Divide
Explores global attitudes to GM crops and unravels the reasons behind negative sentiments.
Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific
A comprehensive reference on the progress of GM crop adoption across the Asia Pacific region.Environment
Geelong's Changing Landscape
Ecology, Development and Conservation A thoughtful exploration of the ecological history of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Environmental History and Ecology of Moreton Bay
An interdisciplinary examination of the geologic, marine and human history of Moreton Bay.
The Hawkesbury River
A Social and Natural History A definitive account of the natural history of the Hawkesbury River and the pivotal role it has played in history.
A Water Story
Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future A comprehensive and engaging account of water use in Australia, from Ancient Australia to today.
Water
Science and Solutions for Australia The latest information from CSIRO, providing a clear picture of the water challenges and prospects facing Australia.
Oceans
Science and Solutions for Australia The latest scientific knowledge from CSIRO and other agencies to describe what we know about our oceans.
The Great Barrier Reef
Biology, Environment and Management Describes the animals, plants and other organisms of the reef, and the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them.
Coral Reefs of Australia
Perspectives from Beyond the Water's Edge Explores Australia's evolving relationship with coral reefs through a diverse range of perspectives.
Big, Bold and Blue
Lessons from Australia's Marine Protected Areas Documents the development of Australia's marine protected areas, the challenges faced and lessons learnt.
Australia's Megafires
Biodiversity Impacts and Lessons from 2019-2020 Explores the impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on biodiversity, and the lessons to be learnt.
Global Application of Prescribed Fire
How prescribed fire is used around the world, exploring new techniques and local knowledge.
Understanding Soils in Urban Environments
Explains how urban soils develop, change and erode, and their impacts on urban development.
Soil Hydrology in a Changing Climate
Explores the impact of changing climate on soil hydrology and soil water dynamics.
Biological Control
Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Directions of Pest Management The key challenges, successes and failures of global biological control, and future directions.Innovation and Communities
Invention to Innovation
How Scientists Can Drive Our Economy This thought-provoking work shows how Australia's world-class science can navigate across the ‘Valley of Death’ to become successful innovations and grow our economy.
Building an Innovation Hotspot
Approaches and Policies to Stimulating New Industry Covers how to stimulate innovation and build new industries, and the role of future technologies.
Planning Melbourne
Lessons for a Sustainable City A book about past, present and future planning for the city of Melbourne.
The Future of the Fringe
The Crisis in Peri-Urban Planning Explores the history, policy and practice surrounding peri-urban areas, as well as their value.
Australia's Metropolitan Imperative
An Agenda for Governance Reform Makes a case for establishing metropolitan governance in Australia.
Ending Plastic Waste
Community Actions Around the World Stories, advice and information to inspire communities to get involved in ending plastic waste.
