Western australian museum (363 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When did you last see a frog in your garden? Sadly, for many people. The answer is 'never' or 'many years ago'. Building Frog Friendly Gardens reveals that it does not have to be this way. This simple, practical, step-by-step guide to encouraging frogs to visit, live and breed in our gardens and at our schools shows that if enough people are willing to change our environments, frogs can be brought back into the suburbs and into our daily lives. The book also provides a wealth of information about frogs, their biology and habits, their food and their predators, and much more. When did you last see a frog in your garden? Sadly, for many people. The answer is 'never' or 'many years ago'. Building Frog Friendly Gardens Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The world during the Cretaceous Period was a very different place to what we know it as today. Dinosaurs reached their peak in diversity and mammals were confined to a life in the shadows. The abrupt end of the Cretaceous, 66 million years ago, changed everything.Authoritative, interactive and entertaining, this guide describes and illustrates the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous era, the amazing environment in which they lived, and how evidence of them became preserved as fossils. It also explores the evolution of the Earth during that time, the cataclysmic asteroid strike that probably brought the reign of the dinosaurs to an end, and the subsequent rise of mammals as dominant land animals.Complete with animated multimedia content, stunning illustrations and quality decals the Dinosaur Discovery souvenir guide presents contemporary insight into the life and death of these amazing creatures that once walked the earth for audiences of all ages. The world during the Cretaceous Period was a very different place to what we know it as today. Dinosaurs reached their peak in diversity and mammals were confined to a life in the shadows. The abrupt end of the Cretaceous, 66 million years ago, changed everything. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1909 a rich accumulation of many thousands of bones was excavated from Mammoth Cave in Australia's south-west. Many of the bones far exceeded in size any modern-day native mammal, evidence that in prehistoric times giant mammals had roamed the Australian bush. They included a marsupial the size of a buffalo, kangaroos more than two metres tall, wallabies much bigger than any living species, a marsupial 'lion' about the size of a leopard, giant echidnas and wombats, plus the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger). What did these animals look like and how did they live? And how did they become extinct in a relatively short period of time? In 1909 a rich accumulation of many thousands of bones was excavated from Mammoth Cave in Australia's south-west. Many of the bones far exceeded in size any modern-day native mammal, evidence that in prehistoric times giant mammals had roamed the Australian bush. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. 107 pp., illustrations, bibliography.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Leo's remains were discovered in a remote cave on the Nullarbor Plain. He was a marsupial lion, Thylacoleo, one of Australia's most extraordinary megafauna (extinct giant animals), thought to have lived approximately 500,000 years ago. This fascinating book recreates Leo's life in the period leading up to his early and tragic death. The story also recounts the process by which Leo became a fossil, and then his eventual 'discovery' by contemporary museum scientists. The book also provides an insight into the work of palaeontologists in researching, recovering and investigating fossil remains. Leo's remains were discovered in a remote cave on the Nullarbor Plain. He was a marsupial lion, Thylacoleo, one of Australia's most extraordinary megafauna (extinct giant animals), thought to have lived approximately 500,000 years ago. This fascinating book recreates Leo's life in the period leading up to his early and tragic death. Ages 8+. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Scarce. This handsome soft cover book is 168 pages in length, with numerous color illustrations. This volume served as the catalog to the exhibition of the same name held at various venues in New Zealand and Australia during 1997 -- 1999. This copy is in near fine. Photographs are available.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The story of the discovery, naming and campaign to use the Gogo fish as WA's fossil emblem. A book for primary and secondary students. Honour Book, CBC Children's Book of the Year Awards 2005. Full colour picture book. Imagine, splitting a rock apart with a hammer and discovering the complete skeleton of 375 million-year-old fish inside. The fish John Long discovered turned out to be a completely new and unique species, the Gogo fish. This book is an exciting and informative introduction to fossils and the fascinating research work of museums. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This colorful field guide describes the nudibranchs from Western Australia. Each brief description includes scientific name, size, abundance, and geographical range. Highly recommended for anyone interested in this group of molluscs. Introduction to the many species of sea slugs found in Western Austalia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st. The catalogue of an exhibition that travelled to Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, and the United States. 253 objects are described and illustrated in color. 168pp 1.92lb 11.0x9.0x0.6in.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Age range 9 to 12In February 1829, a ship called Parmelia left England headed for the west coast of Australia. It was packed with men, women and children set on building a new life for themselves by the mouth of the Swan River.Among them was young Joseph Daly, his mum, dad and four siblings. Filled with hope, uncertainty and cases full of pots, pans and other household goods the passengers were to become the first settlers to the new colony. But the promise of a new idyllic life is shattered when tragedy strikes during the voyage.Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, I hope its pretty there recounts the drama of the historic journey through Josephs eyes and serves as a bittersweet tale of hope, courage, loss and resilience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Yurlmun: Mokare Mia Boodja, which means 'Returning to Mokare's Home Country' explores early encounters between Menang people and the British colonists and features the stories behind 14 rare, significant objects that originated from the Menang Noongar people, the traditional inhabitants of the Albany area in Western Australia. These objects were aquired and have been carefully stored within the British Museum's collections since the 1830s. Every object is a product of multiple and overlapping histories and for the first time, they were returned together to Menang Country. Yurlmun: Mokare Mia Boodja Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Western Australia is home to more than one third of the known frog species in Australia and new ones are still being discovered. This guide presents up to date information on all species, including their distribution and habitat including the cane toad, which has just arrived in the state. The book also features extensive colour photographs and location maps to assist identification. Western Australia is home to more than one-third of the known frog species in Australia and new ones are still being discovered. This guide presents up-to-date information on all species, including their distribution and habitat - including the cane toad, which has just arrived in the state. Also features colour photographs and location maps. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Book.

Paperback. Condizione: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Third Revised Edition. Australia: Western Australian Museum. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1997. Third Revised Edition. Paperback. 8vo., 292pp., Cover shelf wear, creased, bumped, otherwise good; name markered on edge of text block, edges of text block lightly soiled, otherwise pages clean and unmarked. . Color Photos & Illus. (illustratore).…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: As New - Cash. In original shrink wrap! Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Our coastline extends from the tropical waters of the north to the temperate waters in the south, and attracts thousands of swimmers, sailors, skindivers, fishers, naturalists and beach walkers. This heavily illustrated and informative book identifies those animals in the sea that might cause injury and which can, by taking precautions, be avoided. These include jellyfish, sea anemones, corals, octopus, squids and cuttlefish. A glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index will help readers to quickly access this information. Our coastline extends from the tropical waters of the north to the temperate waters in the south, and attracts thousands of swimmers, sailors, skindivers, fishers, naturalists and beach walkers. This heavily illustrated and informative book identifies those animals in the sea that might cause injury and which can, by taking precautions, be avoided. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 3rd Edition.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The raw, alluring beauty of the pearl and the stories of those who collected it form a fascinating part of Australia's national heritage. The Aboriginal trade and cultural significance of the magnificent Pinctada pearl shell had been well established before the arrival of ambitious European and Asian fortune seekers to the northern reaches of the country. Pearling quickly became a ruthless and illustrious industry spanning from Shark Bay to the Torres Strait Islands.A culture of support and exchange both on the water and in the pearl sheds contributed to a unique human enrichment. Diverse social communities developed as many laboured and lost their lives at sea in search of the elusive treasure.From objects of ancient trade to beautiful pearl jewellery, Lustre traces the gritty human story of pearling across the north of Australia. This visually stunning book weaves together strands of Aboriginal, Asian, and European histories, revealing the stories of the people who, for generations, have collected and harvested these treasures from Saltwater Country. A culture of support and exchange both on the water and in the pearl sheds contributed to a unique human enrichment. Diverse social communities developed as many laboured and lost their lives at sea in search of the elusive treasure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in good condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. If the book is very heavy, we will may need to contact you before completion of purchase to advise you of extra postage costs.…

Godard, Philippe, 1937- / Kerros, Tugdual de. 1772: the French annexation of New Holland : the tale of Louis de Saint Aloüarn. Translated by Odette Margot, Myra Stanbury and Sue Baxter. Welshpool, W.A.: Western Australian Museum, 2008, 269pp., PAPERBACK, very good, slightly creaky. The French-English rivalry in the 18th century set the backdrop for exploration in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The French Government decided to support an expedition that would solve the mystery of Terres Australes, restore the prestige of its navy and equal Lieutenant James Cook's achievements. By 1770, James Cook had only proved that the 'Great South Land' would not be found in the fairly low latitudes of the Pacific. In 1771, two young, ambitious, French naval officers and Breton nobles, Yves-Joseph de Kerguelen and his second-in-command Louis de Saint Aloiiam, were given permission by the King of France, Louis XV, to undertake a voyage to discover and claim in the name of France, Terres Australes. The expedition sailed from the Ile de France into the southernmost oceans in search of discovery, fame and glory. The extreme conditions, navigational problems, stormy seas and biting cold made the journey into a disaster and the ships were separated. Louis de Saint Aloiiam continued with his orders and sailed to the coastline of Hew Holland. On 30 March, 1772, the annexation of New Holland by France took place, on the northernmost cliff of Dirk Hartog Island, overlooking Turtle Bay, off the coast of present day Western Australia. 1772: The French Annexation ofNew Holland is a story of this epic voyage ; a retelling of a chapter of Australian history whose significance has failed to attract the recognition it deserves. ISBN 9781920843984.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This wetland guide includes chapters on flatworms, roundworms and earthworms; snails, limpets and bivalves; watermites and spiders; water fleas, shrimps, yabbies and others; dragonflies, damselflies, mayflies, beetles, bugs and mosquitoes. Includes descriptions, distributions and keys to identify. Colour and black and white photos. A guide to give students, researchers, consultants and community groups the ability to recognise and name species, or other groupings, of wetland invertebrates which is fundamental to wetland monitering programs and ultimately, the better management and conservation of wetland ecosystems. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Broschur, Gr.8°. Condizione: Sehr gut. 160 S. Das Buch ist in sehr gutem, sauberen Zustand. Vereinzelte Textmarkierungen. Sonst sauberes und wohlerhaltenes Exemplar. ISBN: 9780730952169 Due to new EU packaging regulations, we are currently unable to ship to many EU countries. Shipping to Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, and the Baltic states is possible. Deliveries to border-based parcel lockers or cross-border parcel forwarding services remain possible. Shipping to all countries outside the EU also remains possible. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 476. …

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. paperback, mild discoloration to the closed page edges, publisher stamp to front free endpaper else a very good tightly bound copy, bookplate of a previous owner on verso of front cover, the text is clean and is unmarked, 117pp.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good to Very Good. No Jacket. Green card covers, abrasion front cover near spine and over title, else very good. 90pp with index. No illus.