Wild Australian Life by Leonard Cronin
Did you know Cassowaries are the dinosaurs closest living relative? No wonder they’re so dangerous! This is an informative and entertaining read for the fact-loving, animal-curious primary school child (6+). ‘Wild Australian Life’ is chock full of fascinating animal facts!
There is a great chart detailing how animals are classified, from the broader level of Invertebrates vs Vertebrates to the more particular Species level. The layout of the chart shows clearly how scientists use these categories to make sense of the diversity of animals. There are diagrams comparing the various body parts of insects and birds, detailing what they are used for, e.g. eagles have broad wings with long flight feathers so they can soar. These are just a few of the scientific discoveries you will make when you dive into this book!
Wild Australian Life is on the 2023 Shortlist for the CBCA’s Eve Pownall award, check out Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) for more fantastic book recommendations.
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