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1 y separately published work icon Australian Backyard Earth Scientist Peter Macinnis , Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2019 17204383 2019 single work non-fiction children's

'Find out where rain comes from and what geysers look like! Read about soil becoming too salty and why greenhouse gases are increasing. Did you know that fog is a cloud sitting on the ground and that ice can tell you about the environment of millions of years ago? And what is lightning anyway? Australian Backyard Earth Scientist is full of fantastic photos and fascinating information that help explain different aspects of earth science - a science that discovered how old the Earth is, what fossils tell us, how mountains were created, what causes earthquakes, what the difference between weather and climate is, and why glaciers are melting. 

'From the beginnings of the planet through to climate change, 'Australian Backyard Earth Scientist' includes interesting and fun facts and projects help develop an understanding and appreciation - like making your own fossils, collecting cloud types, and using tree rings to find out about past weather. Young readers can discover the influences that have fashioned our earth - and are still acting to change it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Bush Ranger and Gold Stories : Not Your Usual Collection Peter Macinnis , Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2015 9015488 2015 selected work biography
1 How to Write an Unusual History of Australia Peter Macinnis , 2014 single work essay
— Appears in: Radio National ABC 2014;
'Winning a televised quiz show was easy, writes Peter Macinnis. Writing a scientific history of Australia that schoolkids would find interesting? That was far trickier...'
1 2 y separately published work icon Curious Minds : The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists Peter Macinnis , Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2012 Z1906948 2012 selected work biography 'Curious Minds: The Discoveries of Australian Naturalists looks at the long line of naturalists who have traversed Australia in search of new plants and animals. Identifying and classifying the unfamiliar plants and animals was their biggest challenge—the early ones were frequently wrong but later naturalists were able to build on and learn from previous mistakes. In time, a new breed of homegrown naturalists emerged. This succession of curious minds would help to foster pride in a developing nation, as well an interest in the preservation of natural history.

'Curious Minds brings to life the stories of the naturalists and settlers who made the unfamiliar familiar and who contributed to developments in natural science. Among the names are Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin, Amalie Dietrich, Ludwig Leichhardt, Ferdinand von Mueller, Ellis Rowan, John Lewin and John and Elizabeth Gould.

'Beautifully illustrated with images from the collection of the National Library of Australia, the publication is a loving tribute to the courageous and inquisitive men and women who led by example.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Australian Backyard Naturalist Peter Macinnis , Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2012 6151626 2012 single work picture book children's

'This book is written by Peter Macinnis, the recipient of the Eve Pownall award in the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards for the sister publication, Australian Backyard Explorer. In Australian Backyard Naturalist, Peter enthusiastically explores the animals that inhabit the places in which we live, from the furry to the slimy, the large to the tiny. He keeps readers entertained with stories about his own adventures with Australia's creepy crawlies and other creatures, as well as collectors' and naturalists' stories from the times of first European settlement to recent times. ' (Publisher's blurb)

1 CBCA Awards - Acceptance Speeches : Eve Pownall Award Peter Macinnis , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , November vol. 54 no. 4 2010; (p. 5-6)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Monster Maintenance Manual : A Spotter's Guide Peter Macinnis , Sydney : Murdoch Books , 2010 Z1701412 2010 single work children's fiction children's

'"Have you ever wondered why sometimes after you have washed your socks, one of them mysteriously disappears? Or why your shoelaces always seem to get tangled into tricky knots? The answer is, you probably have a monster problem or, more specifically, two monster problems with a gobblesock living behind your washing machine and a shoelace monster nesting under your bed. The Monster Maintenance Manual is a field guide for monster-philes of all ages, focusing on sixty-four curious creatures. This spotters manual explains what they look like, what annoying habits they have and even if they are useful for anything. With big colour profile pictures for each monster and a handy section on how to keep them (or get rid of them), The Monster Maintenance Manual is a must have book for any aspiring monster expert.' (Publication summary)

1 5 y separately published work icon Australian Backyard Explorer Peter Macinnis , Canberra : National Library of Australia , 2009 Z1679598 2009 single work non-fiction children's

'Australian Backyard Explorer tells the stories of many intrepid individuals who explored the Australian continent in the first 120 years of European settlement. It includes little-known explorers as well as the old favourites, such as James Cook, Edward John Eyre, Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills.

'There are tales not only of tragedy, conflict and death, but also of loyalty, amazing perseverance and wonder over the new animals and landscapes they encountered.' (Trove)

1 2 y separately published work icon Kokoda Track : 101 Days Peter Macinnis , Fitzroy : Black Dog Books , 2007 Z1522698 2007 single work non-fiction young adult
1 The Internet and Education Peter Macinnis , 2001 single work essay
— Appears in: Tirra Lirra , Spring vol. 12 no. 1 2001; (p. 2-4)
1 2 y separately published work icon The Rainforest Peter Macinnis , Jane Bowring , Kim Gamble (illustrator), Ringwood : Puffin , 1999 Z1065621 1999 single work information book children's

As the tree snake searches for food it takes us on a journey deep inside an Australian rainforest. We meet the fascinating creatures that inhabit all levels of the rainforest, from the dark forest floor to the thick, spreading canopy. (Source: back cover)

1 y separately published work icon The Desert Peter Macinnis , Jane Bowring , Kim Gamble (illustrator), Ringwood : Puffin , 1997 12328135 1997 single work picture book children's

From under a rock slowly slithers a bandy bandy. It rests in the sun, letting the early morning rays warm its cold blood.

And so begins another day in the desert. Despite its harshness, the desert is an extraordinary place which teems with life. Lizards, snakes, birds and insects, kangaroos, kowaris and other small mammals, even frogs and shrimps, can all be found in the desert.

This is the story of a day in the Australian desert. The lyrical, evocative text combined with Kim Gamble's superb illustrations bring to life this fascinating environment.

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