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.
Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2024 Whitley Awards: Children's Investigative Zoology
"Once again author and researcher Owen Reeder has produced an outstanding non-fiction book which is a joy: it will reward a young reader aged 9+ years with many hours of reading about the fascinating world of native Australian animals."
Dianne Bates
"Wherever you live in Australia - city, bush, rainforest, outback or the beach - there is a host of awesome "sharp-eyed, noisy, smelly, slimy and occasionally dangerous creatures" for you to discover. Without a doubt, this book, recommended for ages 8-12, would be a delight to read and ponder for ages 8-80!"
