July 2022

A book with a simple blue cover lies on a bed of fallen eucalypt leaves.

‘Name the Birds You Meet’: Leach’s Bird Book and birdwatching in Australia

Did you know Australia's first bird guide was published in 1911? Field guides have been an inspiration for nature-lovers in this country ever since.

A close up photo of a Mossman Gorge Treesnail which has yellow and brown in colour.

On the Slime Trail with Dr John Stanisic – The Snail Whisperer

Prepare to fall in love with Australian native land snails. Just like the snails themselves, you’ll be all gooey inside after Dr John Stanisic has shared his insights on these often overlooked, but environmentally important invertebrates.

A pile of Double Helix magazines

Six reasons to use Double Helix magazine in your classroom 

Many teachers are already using Double Helix as a classroom resource to engage their students – are you one of them?

Photo of author Tracey Gray holding a copy of her book Oceans of Plastic with sea in background

Oceans of Plastic: Inspiring change-makers with Tracey Gray

In Oceans of Plastic: Understanding and Solving a Pollution Problem, aquatic scientist and educator Tracey Gray empowers us to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges on our planet.