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Fauna: Australia's Most Curious Creatures
In "Fauna: Australia's Most Curious Creatures", readers are constantly introduced to facts that delight, amaze and induce sheer wonder at the clever design and adaptability of our much-loved native fauna.
The information on each individual species is presented in small 'bites' to hold the interest of younger readers, while the information taken in total gives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feeding habits, physical characteristics, habitat and other unique and quirky features.
"Fauna" also has a strong conservation message with an 'extinction roll call' and a rating for the vulnerability of endangered species.
The stylised illustrations in "Fauna" are lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselves more to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or the mechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations - is that kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of mob? (NLA website)
The information on each individual species is presented in small 'bites' to hold the interest of younger readers, while the information taken in total gives a comprehensive summary of each species, including breeding and feeding habits, physical characteristics, habitat and other unique and quirky features.
"Fauna" also has a strong conservation message with an 'extinction roll call' and a rating for the vulnerability of endangered species.
The stylised illustrations in "Fauna" are lively, colourful and informative, highlighting facts that lend themselves more to pictures than words e.g. the actual size of crocodile teeth, or the mechanics of the echidna's beak. There is also humour in the illustrations - is that kangaroo with dark glasses actually from a different kind of mob? (NLA website)
- GenresPicture BooksNonfiction
Paperback
Published February 1, 2021
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November 23, 2019
Tania McCartney presents a myriad of facts about a wide variety of Australia's unique fauna including the well known (koala, kangaroo...) to the less famous (cassowary, marsupial mole...). Colourful double page spreads feature individual animals, families such as birds and marsupials and a sad list of endangered and extinct animals.
Information is presented in bite-sized segments with obscure, fantastical and factual information (size, diet, habit etc) presented with a touch of humour, detailed images, charts and graphs as well as life sized images of teeth, eggs etc to engage young readers. The book concludes with a glossary and index and list of historical art sources that complement the author's own stylised and informative illustrations.
Information is presented in bite-sized segments with obscure, fantastical and factual information (size, diet, habit etc) presented with a touch of humour, detailed images, charts and graphs as well as life sized images of teeth, eggs etc to engage young readers. The book concludes with a glossary and index and list of historical art sources that complement the author's own stylised and informative illustrations.
January 7, 2023
A fascinating and beautiful compilation of animal facts! I bought this as a present for a family friend’s young daughter, but was so intrigued that I read the whole thing first. So many facts completely baffled me and changed my way of thinking.
November 27, 2019
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November 26, 2019
Absolutely beautiful book with stunning illustrations. A wonderland for kids. I love the conservation message. It’s important.
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