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1 y separately published work icon Plantabulous : More A to Z of Australian Plants Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan (illustrator), Canberra : CSIRO Publishing , 2024 27845710 2024 single work information book children's

'Did you know that Australia is home to the most ‘venomous’ plant in the world? That there are plants in Australia that strangle other plants to death, and some with seeds pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Or that some Australian plants can dry out and shrivel up so much, they look dead, but then come back to life when they get wet?

'Plantabulous! presents 26 iconic and unique native plants for you to discover in your local park, bushland or even your own backyard! Filled with fabulous facts, activities and illustrations, Plantabulous! will prove just how fabulous Australia’s native plants really are!' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Wollemi : Saving a Dinosaur Tree Samantha Ellen Tidy , Rachel Gyan (illustrator), Canberra : CSIRO Publishing , 2023 26505891 2023 single work picture book children's Deep in the forest, an ancient wonder is about to be found. Descended from a family of trees going back 200 million years, the Wollemi pine has survived ice, fire and the passing of many generations. Will a bushfire be the final threat to this living fossil? And how will we protect it, now that everyone wants a dinosaur tree? How can we make sure the Wollemi’s secret location is not discovered and damaged? Wollemi: Saving a Dinosaur Tree explains the unique and critically endangered status of the Wollemi pine and explores what actions can be taken today to contribute to the conservation of this rare and beautiful tree. Reading level varies from child to child, but were commend this book for ages 6 to 9. (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Plantastic! A to Z of Australian Plants Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan (illustrator), Clayton : CSIRO Publishing , 2021 20966902 2021 single work information book children's

'Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants?

'Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard.

'With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!'

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