Posts by Meghan Cummins

A profile shot of author and scientist Erica McAlister holding up an insect specimen.

Influential Insects: let us count the ways

Insects may be small, but they're little changemakers. Just take Erica McAlister's word for it.

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CSIRO Publishing now a signatory to the SDG Publishers Compact

We've joined publishers from around the world who have committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Exploring Australia: five ways to connect with nature during the holidays

Need inspiration for your next adventure around Australia? You’ve come to the right place.

A seagull standing on wet sand at the beach; seaweed scatters the ground around it.

What beaches can teach us: learning while exploring

Heading out to explore beaches and seashores? There is so much to learn from observing our coastlines. Here is some inspiration to get the whole family engaged with nature.

A copy of the children's book Diprotodon in front of a large statue of a diprotodon. They're surrounded by rocky soil and trees.

Bringing Diprotodon to Life

How do you bring to life an animal that hasn't walked the earth for 45,000 years? We spoke to Bronwyn Saunders and Andrew Plant, the author and illustrator behind Diprotodon, to find out what's involved.

A collage of five images of birds, including a black-throated finch, an Australian magpie, a swift parrot, a tawny frogmouth, and a superb fairywren

How well do you know Australia’s most beloved birds?

Will you just wing this quiz or will you fly high?

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Meet our Books Commissioning Team

Get to know the faces behind CSIRO Publishing's books and learn what kinds of ideas get their attention.

A young girl wearing black and white paper magpie wings on her shoulders, a black and white mask on her face and holding a copy of the book Swoop.

Staff Picks for Book Week: 10 Ideas to Get You Ready

If you're feeling stumped this Book Week, we've put some ideas together for you.

A copy of Field Guide to the Reptiles of the Northern Territory on a large rock, surrounded by native grasses and tanbark.

Six Reptiles You Might See in the Northern Territory

Authors and ecologists Brendan Schembri, Chris Jolly and Stewart Macdonald share six iconic reptiles to look out for on your next trip to the Top End.

Julie Murphy crouched with her dog on rocks by the ocean.

Writing About Nature: Meet Julie Murphy

Former zookeeper and now children's book author, Julie Murphy, is perfectly placed to tell the story of the mountain pygmy-possum and its relationship with bogong moths. Find out what inspires her and how she approaches writing.