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Chasing Kangaroos: A Continent, a Scientist, and a Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Creature by Tim Flannery Publisher Comments In his synthesis of memoir, travel, natural history, and evolutionary science, Flannery draws on three decades of research and fieldwork to craft a loving tribute to his native land and one of its most unique and beloved inhabitants: the kangaroo.... (read more) List Price $24.00 Your price: $5.50 Used - Hardcover 
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Platypus: The Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the World by Ann Moyal Publisher Comments This is the enigmatic story of a biological riddle that confounded scientists for nearly ninety years, challenging theories of creationism, evolution, and classification of species along the way. Secretive, elusive, and beguiling, the platypus has... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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Australia's Dangerous Creatures for Dummies by Graeme Lofts Publisher Comments Created especially for the Australian customer! Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife. Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under ... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Koala: Origins of an Icon by Stephen Jackson Publisher Comments A detailed and fascinating examination of the history and unique ecology of an animal that is adored for its large fluffy ears, spoon-shaped nose, and bright button eyes This fascinating story of the koala explores the ecology, behavior... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Wombats (Australian Natural History) by Barbara Triggs Publisher Comments * Over 100 illustrations, including 28 color plates* Drawings by Peter Schouten* New information on the two hairy-nosed species of wombatsOne of Australia's most engaging marsupials, the wombat is also one of the most disparaged and least understood... (read more) List Price $45.25 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Mammals of Australia (Green Guides) by Terence Lindsey Publisher Comments This innovative new series is aimed at wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. Compact and visually exciting, each guide examines a different type of Australia's fauna and provides information about animal behavior, tips on identification and photography and... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Watching Wildlife Australia (Lonely Planet Wildlife Travel) by Jane Bennett Synopsis This text is an all-in-one guide to finding, identifying and understanding Australian wildlife. Readers can discover what's there and where to find it and look at the background on natural history, habitats and wildlife in action.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Wild Central by Neville Peat Book News Annotation Focusing on the Central region of New Zealand's South Island, a writer/photographer and entomologist/botanist together provide a finely detailed picture of the geology, climate, geography, flora, fauna, and other aspects of the region. Most of the... (read more) List Price $50.25 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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A Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands: Selected Readings II by E Alison Kay Publisher Comments This book brings together primary source materials on major theme in Hawaiian natural history: the geological process that have built the Islands; the physical factors that influence the Islands' terrestrial ecosystems; the dynamics of the sea that... (read more) List Price $50.25 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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By Wind, by Wave: An Introduction to Hawaii's Natural History by David L Eyre Publisher Comments An introduction to the complex interrelationships among island, ocean, plants, animals, and people.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Koala: A Natural History by Anthony Lee Book News Annotation Lee and Martin (both: zoology, Monash U.) give a clear picture of the koala's feeding habits, social behavior and migratory and general biological patterns. Conservation and future management problems are also discussed. Illustrated with b&w photos... (read more) Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Koalas: Australia's Ancient Ones by Ken Phillips Book News Annotation Phillips (director, Koala Preservation Association of the US) looks at the natural history, behavior, and social life of koalas, and recounts the rescue and recovery of injured koalas in the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia. He discusses... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Corrie Herring Hooks Series #0016: The Fragile South Pacific: An Ecological Odyssey by Andrew Mitchell Synopsis This book is a celebration of the beauty and fascination of the Pacific Islands with their unique collection of flora and fauna.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Confessions of a Beachcomber by E J Banfield List Price $23.75 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Crocodile Hunter by Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin List Price $24.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Hawaiis Invasive Species a Guide To Invasive P by George W Staples List Price $11.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Travel Diaries of a Naturalist, Volume 1: Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Africa, The Galapagos Islands, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands by Peter Scott TOC 1. Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Africa, the Galapagos Islands, Antartica and the Falkland Islands -- 2. Hawaii, California, Alaska, Florida, The Bahamas, Iceland, Norway, Spitzbergen, Greenland, Israel, Romania, Siberia.... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Plants of the Perth Coast & Islands by Elizabeth Rippey Description Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-287) and index.... (read more) Your price: $27.00 Used - Hardcover
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A fragile paradise :nature and man in the Pacific by Andrew Mitchell Description Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-244) and index.... (read more) Your price: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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Pythons of Australia by Brian Kend Description Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-203) and index.... (read more) Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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