Sensational Australian Animals

Stephanie Owen Reeder, Cher Hart

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CSIRO Publishing
01 February 2024

Animal behaviour; Biodiversity; Wildlife: general interest; Children's & young adult: general non-fiction; Educational: Sciences, general science; Kids Australian

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The traditional five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste and feeling – are amazing enough in a human, but many animals have better and different perceptions of the world around them. Around 140 creatures feature in this colourful book; small paragraphs describe each one's super sense. Arranged thematically and by type – marsupials, arthropods, frogs for instance, or fussy feeders, stingers, tool-users – there are also break-out sensational facts included on the double page spreads (Little Penguins eat their body weight in small fish etc daily; Whale Sharks have tiny teeth on their eyeballs). Cher Hart's illustrations are softly realistic and quietly toned. A fascinating look at our animals through their abilities to know the world around them! Ages 8-11. Lindy

Age range 8 to 12

Explore the fascinating world of native Australian animals through the five basic senses

sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Covering more than 145 truly astounding animals

from sharp-eyed whale sharks to sticky-bellied green tree frogs

Sensational Australian Animals showcases the strange things these creatures can do with their eyes, ears, noses, mouths and skin! Meet birds that laugh, frogs that quack and fish that sing. Discover mammals that glow in the dark and seahorses disguised as seaweed. Be surprised by turtles that breathe through their bums and squirm at lizards that clean their eyes with their tongues. And then there's the dangerous creatures that bite and sting!

Be intrigued, amazed and astonished by what insects, birds, spiders, fish and many other animals are capable of! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.

By: Stephanie Owen Reeder
Illustrated by: Cher Hart
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 585g
ISBN: 9781486316892
ISBN 10: 1486316891
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cher Hart is a nature illustrator, graphic designer and spatial analyst with a background in biology and a sense of fun. She has created scientific communication material for journals, exhibitions and government. This is her first published children’s book. Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of historical novels and picture books for children, including Swifty: The Super-fast Parrot (CSIRO Publishing). She has won the NSW Premier’s History Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award for information books.

Reviews for Sensational Australian Animals

"""This engaging and beautifully illustrated book is a treasure trove of amazing facts that will delight and entertain both young and older readers."" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus * ""There’s great information in this book including fabulous gross bits kids will love."" -- Jane Stephens * Good Reading *"