Australian Geographic

With a fresh new look, The Classic Australian Cookbook 2nd edition showcases Australia's best-loved recipes. Featuring 75 recipes, including many from The Australian Women's Weekly archives, this is much more than a recipe book – it's a journey through the heart of Australian culinary history. From reimagined classics to new favourites, such as lamingtons, BBQ prawns, and the much-loved pavlova,...

You can find them hiding under logs, crawling up trees, or even flying in your face! Insects of Australia are incredibly diverse, weird, and wonderful. Meet the heaviest moth in the world, leaves that dance, and bugs that make good mums! Come to love the beautiful cockroaches of the desert and the caterpillars that carry their homes with them. Reveal...

Light from our Sun and other sources is all around, bringing colour, heat and energy. Over time, humans have harnessed light to create fire, fluorescent light and even scientific equipment like lasers. But light and colour are tricky. Too much or too little light changes our body chemistry, when it bends it can fool our eyes, and it can even...

Mathematical concepts are all around us – in nature, architecture, art, biology, computer science and in our everyday lives. Did you know that natural processes, such as how bees swarm, have been used as a model or computer algorithms, or that boomerangs work using similar aerodynamic concepts as aircraft? Explore how number patterns, symmetry, algebra, geometry and other maths concepts...

TA fascinating look at some of the world’s most DANGEROUS creatures, from grizzly bears to wandering SPIDERS! Stay clear of the black mamba’s ‘kiss of death’, and in keep out of the path of the Brazilian wandering spider. It’s no safer downunder in Australia, where huge saltwater crocs lurk just beneath the water, or in Asia, where you need to watch...

A fascinating look at some of the strangest creatures from all around the world! Some animals are masters of disguise, mimicing their surroundings beautifully. Others have developed clever tricks to hide from predators and sneak up on prey. Discover a blind dragon that eats once a decade, and a leafy dragon that looks a whole lot like a horse. Spot a...

A fascinating look at some of the most extreme creatures from all around the world! Animals around the world have developed amazing and extreme abilities.Do you know which bird laid the heaviest egg ever recorded, how large the biggest frog in the world is or where to find a baby bird that projectile vomits an orange goo? Discover what animals live...

Our free time is precious, and few people have the time to survey a range of walks - it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much anticipated second edition, we reveal the best 100 walks around Australia with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend walkers and seasoned hikers. Australia's Best 100...

Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides—it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much-anticipated book, Australia's Best 100 Rides, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 is a must-have for lovers of photography, nature, and Australiana. Celebrating the beauty and diversity of our region, this stunning book showcases the winning and shortlisted images from the prestigious Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition—owned and operated by the South Australian Museum. Published by Australian Geographic, the book is a powerful...

Animals are fantastically adapted to their environment. In order to survive, they have developed features, such as warm winter coats, and abilities, such as camouflage.  In this book, students explore the survival of Australian animals in a range of environments, with a recognition of the way Indigenous Australians have observed, celebrated and protected our native species for thousands of years. ...

On any given day the earth is changing – with floods, earthquakes, droughts and storms occurring with every-increasing power and volume. Climate change has altered our lives forever; this book will not only show you how it happens, but also help you understand its impact on our precious planet.The ground we're standing on has so much to teach us –...

For nearly 50 years Australian Geographic journalists have revealed the rich diversity of a nation. From schoolyards to parliament and the outback to the ocean, they have reported on Australia and Australians, both ordinary and extraordinary, going about their daily lives. Within these pages are photographs of landscapes both intimate and infinite, compelling portraits of people in joy or in...

We’ve all heard that Australia is filled with dangerous animals, but do you know which are the deadliest?Don’t wander around Down Under without learning about its 50 most hazardous creatures and plants, from dangerous snakes and injury-causing insects to deadly marine animals. With plant and animal fact files, location information and more, Killer Oz is the perfect guide to Australia’s...

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library, fun facts about native Australian wildlife and information on the variety of different family groups, this book is a great way to introduce the social structure of Australia's unique animals. From huge flocks of galahs and giant schools of fish, to caring emperor penguin dads and koalas living alone, find out...

With stunning images from Australian Geographics extensive picture library, fun facts about native Australian wildlife and information on the variety of different habitats, this book is a great way to introduce the homes of Australias unique animals. From lizards living in hot, sandy deserts to alpine possums and the marine creatures in the depths of the ocean, find out about...

With stunning images from Australian Geographic's extensive picture library and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the reptiles of Australia. From the snakes that slither in the bush and the turtles that swim in our rivers, to basking lizards and lurking crocodiles, find out all about Australia's reptiles.

With detailed illustrations and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. From impressive armoured dinosaurs and long-necked sauropods, to ancient marine reptiles and the fossils we find today, find out all about life during the time of the dinosaurs.

The world of minibeasts is bigger than we think! With detailed illustrations and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to explore the mini world. From the worms on the ground, to the insects in the air and the jellyfish in the sea - minibeasts are all around us.

With detailed illustrations and plenty of fun facts, this book is a great way to introduce the world of rocks and fossils. Unearth the mysteries of the rocks that form the world around us, and the fossils that tell us the history of our planet!

Join Australian Geographic on a journey to Australia's coast. With three-quarters of us living within cooee of the coast, it's not surprising that saltwater courses through the nation's lifeblood. The rest of the world knows us as much for our coastal features as for our legendary Red Centre. No-one owns any of our 10,700 beaches, but most of us each...

More of a space than a place, the outback is where big blue skies meet a red-dirt horizon. If the bush is where we've developed our country sense of community outside the major cities, where the heck then is the outback? The beguiling but often unsatisfactory answer is that it's nowhere but everywhere: close to nothing and a long way...

Packed full of interesting and useful facts, this handy reference will help you to appreciate and avoid these often unfairly maligned animals. Each chapter, written by a recognised expert, describes aspects of the animals’ habits and where and in what circumstances you are likely to encounter them. Identification is made easy through clear distribution maps, colour photos and other useful...

From the gwardar and the python to sea snakes and the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's most dangerous snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from the Australian Geographic image library, interesting fact files and information about what snakes eat, where they live, how they see and hear, what their eggs look like and much...

Time to roar! Explore the dinosaurs Down Under, which ranged from ferocious carnivores to herbivorous behemoths. Meet Australia’s most famous dinosaur species, and learn about the science behind palaeontology – from how we define dinosaurs to how we’ve started learning what colour they might have been!   

Dive in and discover the sharks that roam Australia’s waters, from fearsome predators of the deep to shallow-dwelling camouflage experts. With detailed illustrations of more than 40 shark species, you’ll learn about the enormous whale shark, the fearsome great white shark, the great hammerhead shark and the grey nurse shark, as well as introducing young readers to more exotic species such...

Dive in and discover the underwater world of Australia’s amazing whales and dolphins. Australia is blessed with an abundance of riches when it comes to the marine mammals that grace our coastline or pass through our waters. Forty-five cetacean species – whales, dolphins and porpoises – have been recorded around Australia, more than half the world’s species.  With detailed illustrations of more...

Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides - it can take years to fins a handful of good ones. In this much anticipated book, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

There are so many incredible walks in Australia but how do you know which are the best ones? Over 180 issues and 38 years Australian Geographic has explored Australian landscapes. Our editors, writers and photographers have the energy, expertise and contacts to know where all the most exciting and exhilarating walks are to be found. In this much anticipated book,...

Including its castaway islands, Australia's perimeter stretches for nearly 60,000km - enough to lap the equator one and a half times. Of this tally, 94 per cent of the coast rolls wild and free, barely altered by humankind. Enjoy this pictorial voyage around its shores, bays, harbours and beneath its waves, and discover why Australia is a nation of beachlovers.

You'll be awestruck by the achievements of these amazing Australians! They've climbed the highest mountains, trekked across frozen valleys and sailed solo around the world. They've endured blizzards, bullets, searing desert sands and icy shark-infested waters, and when things haven't gone according to plan they've got up and gone back out into the world to try it again. Join us...

Whether biting, stinging or slashing, Australia has some of the most dangerous animals in the world. Get a closer look at our most venomous snakes and spiders, watch out for our poisonous creepy-crawlies and beware of the sharks swimming beneath the surface. Discover how to survive an encounter with these animals as you discover how poisons and venoms work and how stings and bites are treated. Packed full of...

From the zebra shark to the wobbegong shark and the great white to the hammer head, delve into the depths and discover the toothy grins and pointy fins of Australia's most dangerous sharks. Packed full of detailed illustrations and beautiful images, interesting fact files and information about what sharks eat, where they live, what their eggs look like and much more! Discover what...

From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's most dangerous snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files and information about what snakes eat, where they live, how they see and hear, what their eggs look like and much more! Explore...

From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs ― welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you need to know about spiders, such as how different spiders use their webs, how and what they eat, how they see, which...

Dive into the lives of the country’s most dangerous animals, from venomous snakes and deadly spiders to powerful sharks and saltwater crocodiles. This engaging book reveals where these creatures live, how they behave, and what to do in case of an encounter. Packed with facts, safety tips and striking imagery, it’s a gripping guide to Australia’s top predators. Full of detailed...

The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia’s animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival. What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which sea creature has a tongue that weighs as much as an elephant? What insect carries a bomb in its rear end? Enter the world...

The biggest, fastest, toughest and smartest creatures! What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which creature had a tongue that weighs as much as an elephant? What insects carries a bomb in its rear end? The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, strength and...

A fascinating look at some of the country’s strangest and most extraordinary creatures. From air-breathing fish to frogs that carry their young in pouches, this book reveals the unusual adaptations, colours and behaviours that make these animals truly unique. With detailed illustrations, striking photographs and curious facts, it’s a brilliant introduction to the weirder side of Australian wildlife. Features bizarre...

When you use the Birdwatcher's Journal, you will be guided by an easy-to-follow template encouraging attention to detail of each bird’s appearance and behaviours. It also includes a comprehensive list of Australian bird species, along with descriptions and anecdotes throughout from author, artist and bird nerd Georgia Angus (100 Australian Birds, Birds with Personality). Whether you are looking to start...

Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception, and a road map to a better future. After a recap of the physical causes of climate change – coal, cars, cows, etc. – the book comes to the real problem: adults behaving like children. A range of familiar arguments...

Living things are fantastically adapted to their environments. In order to survive, animals have developed features like thick winter coats, the ability to camouflage themselves and even techniques for going without water for long stretches of time.In this book, students explore the adaptations of Australian animals in a range of environments, with a recognition of the way Indigenous Australians have...

Light from our Sun and other sources is all around, bringing colour, heat and energy. Over time, humans have harnessed light to create fire, fluorescent light and even scientific equipment like lasers. But light and colour are tricky. Too much or too little light changes our body chemistry, when it bends it can fool our eyes, and it can even...

In this book, students investigate the different types of adaptations that animals might have to help them survive and thrive in their particular environment, and then explore a range of key Australian habitats, from deserts to rainforests.

Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development. In this book, students explore the life cycles living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these processes.

On any given day the Earth is changing – with floods, earthquakes, droughts and storms occurring with ever-increasing power and volume. Climate change has altered our lives forever; this book will not only show you how it happens, but also help you understand its impact on our precious planet. The ground we’re standing on has so much to teach us...

Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development.

Australia’s native plants have learned to survive in our harshest environments, from the driest corners of the outback to the humid forests of northern Queensland. Over time, they have adapted and adjusted to every imaginable threat. In this book you will discover seeds that need fire to crack open, encounter carnivorous plants that eat insects, and others that can be...

Mathematical concepts are all around us — in nature, architecture, art, biology, computer science and in our everyday lives. Did you know that natural processes, such as how bees swarm, have been used as a model for computer algorithms, or that boomerangs work using similar aerodynamic concepts as aircraft? Explore how number patterns, symmetry, algebra, geometry and other maths concepts...

Australia's native plants have learned to survive in our harshest environments, from the driest corners of the outback to the humid forests of northern Queensland. Over time, they have adapted and adjusted to every imaginable threat.In this book you will discover seeds that need fire to crack open, encounter carnivorous plants that eat insects, and others that can be used...

Every living thing on our planet experiences a life cycle. From fertilisation, to birth, through life and death, plants and animals undergo key stages of development. In this book, students explore the life cycles living things such as of insects, birds, whales and flowering plants and discover the environmental factors that can affect these processes. Embark on a scientific journey...

As the world suffers the consequences of climate change, there is still hope. Scientists, engineers, inventors and companies are working hard to make real change. We no longer have to rely on the conventional power sources of oil, coal and gas. Instead, we can look to the future for energy that is good for the planet and for us. From...

Extreme weather events, from bushfires to floods, and sudden geological changes, from earthquakes to tsunamis, have an enormous impact on our planet. In this book, students investigate different examples of extreme weather, focusing on examples from around Australia, and learn how these events affect living and non-living aspects of the environment. Students will investigate the past, learning how Indigenous Australians...

Action Packed Survival by Australian Geographic is a splash-proof, scuff-proof guide to staying safe in the outdoors. This book is packed with hundreds of tips and techniques to keep you safe and sound.