Posts by Melinda Chandler

A 3d image of the book Eclipse Chasers against a black sky background with a spectacular eclipse to the right.

Eclipse Chasers: It’s time to get chasing

Discover the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses in Eclipse Chasers and get chasing yourself with the next eclipse coming in April 2023.

Christopher Cheng smiles at the camera holding a copy of the picture book 'Pollination'. in the background is a native bee hive.

How Does My Garden Grow? Pollination, of course

Christopher Cheng and Danny Snell combine their considerable talents to celebrate the importance of pollination and pollinators in their beautiful picture book.

Illustration of seven Australian native wasps all different colours and sizes sitting on green gum leaves against a blue background.

What’s So Wonderful About Australian Native Wasps?

Every creature matters in its own wonderful way, and native wasps are no exception. But in case you need convincing Katrina Germein and Suzanne Houghton will delight, surprise and woo you too in their picture book Wonderful Wasps.

The book Australian Deserts with the Whitley Medal Winner award sticker, upon a background image of a desert landscape.

Whitley Awards 2022: Celebrating Australasian zoological literature

The Whitley Awards recognise the best of Australasian zoological literature. This year we are thrilled to announce that Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes by Steve Morton has been awarded the prestigious Whitley Medal.

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.

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.

A 3D image of the book A Shorebird Flying Adventure against an illustrated background of numerous shorebirds on a rocky shoreline

Science, Art and Shorebirds with Milly Formby and Jackie Kerin

When science meets art, awesome things are sure to happen. Jackie Kerin and Milly Formby have joined creative forces to produce A Shorebird Flying Adventure – you’ll discover just how amazing migratory shorebirds really are!

Author Robin Hansen sitting at desk and smiling surrounded by books and gemstone specimens

Gemstones: Discover the rare and valuable with Robin Hansen

In her book Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide author Robin Hansen shares dazzling insights into the world’s known types of gemstones, exploring their unique beauty, rarity and durability.

An illustration of a Tasmanian Tiger walking in side profile.

Extinct: Artistic Impressions of Our Lost Wildlife

Showcasing stunning artwork Extinct: Artistic Impressions of Our Lost Wildlife shares stories of Australian animals that have been lost to extinction. Art to inspire conservation action.

Five kids book covers on a background of real life grass. The books are Hold On, Plantastic, Bouncing Back, One Potoroo, and Phasmid

National Threatened Species Day: Stories to share

National Threatened Species Day is a time to reflect on and celebrate our unique native flora and fauna. We believe that encouraging children to learn and care about these species is fundamental to protecting them into the future.