Museum victoria publishing (131 resultados)

PAPERBACK. 1st edition. 135pp, quarto. signed by V. Wilson. cover wear, tight binding, owner name, clean throughout, Very Good-.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. **Wilderness Society Environment Award for Childrens Literature, Winner 2017****CBCA, Notable Award for Picture Book of the Year 2017****CBCA, Notable Award for Eve Pownell Information Book of the Year 2017**Age range 3+On a tiny island lives a waddle of Little Penguins. But their numbers are dwindling.Swampy Marsh knows what to do, but no one will listen. Soon he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand.Finally the desperate townsfolk give Swampy, and his friends Max and Mimi, a chance.Will they be able to save the Little Penguins of Middle Island?A warmly funny account of one man's quest to save a penguin colony, with two very unusual helpers. This story is based on events that took place on Middle Island, Warrnambool and have become well known to the public. This true story, which features both human and animal heroes, has been written as a heartwarming tale by Diane Jackson Hill. Craig Smith's lively illustrations capture all the drama and humour of the predicament and the characters involved. Age range 3 to 6 years On a tiny island lives a waddle of Little Penguins. But their numbers are dwindling. Swampy Marsh knows what to do, but no one will listen. Soon he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand. The desperate townsfolk give Swampy, and his friends Max and Mimi, one chance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. **Shortlisted, NSW Literary Awards 2026, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature****Shortlisted, NSW Literary Awards 2026, UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing****Shortlisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2025, Best Designed Children's Picture Book**This book is for ants.If you are not an ant,DO NOT READ this book.Ants achieve incredible things by working together, looking after each other and most importantly following the 11 Ant Rules. If you havent memorised the Ant Rules yet, dont worry this book is here to help!Find out the importance of having a secret signature smell (good for telling your friends about cool things youve found).Learn how to take care of ant eggs (hint although theyre shaped like footballs, you definitely should not kick them).Discover the delicacies of ant cuisine (the joys of vomit soup are best shared with friends).A laugh-out-loud look at the wonderful world of ants, guaranteed to have you saving a seat for your new ant friends instead of shooing them away at your next picnic. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hardback. 4to. (1991). Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Owner's name on front free endpaper. No additional names or marks.

Board Book. Condición: new. Board Book. Age range 0 to 3Children will be delighted and curious to find that the shapes include interesting surfaces such as raised spots, coloured glitter, fur and felt as well as spot gloss or glitter outlining shapes to add to their pleasure. Children love touch and feel books and they will especially enjoy museum shapes which will include pictures of animals and objects to further help children in identifying different shapesincluding a round beetle and echidna or a triangle butterfly, a shell and sail boat. A beautifully designed early learning book for boys and girls. The shapes and colours in museum shapes will also be found in the new children's gallery at Melbourne Museum. Age range 0 to 3 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Horridus: Journey of a Triceratops chronicles the 67-million-year voyage across deep time of one of the most remarkable fossils ever discovered. From Montana to Melbourne, photography and artwork have been gathered together with meditations from a diverse, international range of thinkers to provide insight into the process of unearthing, preparing, shipping, cataloguing and mounting the most complete Triceratops known to science.The worlds of palaeontology and art intersect in celebration of Museum Victorias landmark exhibition Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs. In this companion book edited by author Chris Flynn, contributions from names such as Benjamin Law, Tim Flannery, Shannon Martinez, Laura Jean McKay, Philip J. Currie, Tony Birch and Shaun Tan provide us with a profound feeling of connection to the prehistoric world.This stunning hardback book features a dyed book block perfect for displaying on a coffee table or desk and documents this world-first dinosaur discovery with a glorious array of full-colour photographs and exclusive artwork. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition Owner's name to back of cover, no other markings, Very Good. Wraps, 239pp, B&W photos Andrews was British Columbia's surveyor general from 1951 to 1968. He supervised the mapping of the province's large construction projects. His developments in aerial photography changed forestry in the 1930s and assisted the Allies in the D-Day Landings. (1.5 JM 0311 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ever met a thingadonta or seen a fangaroo? What about a gigantic titanosaur or a mighty diprotodon? Come on an Aussie fossil adventure and explore prehistoric life down under. Discover amazing animals unique to Australia.Danielle Clode, the award-winning author of Prehistoric giants: the megafauna of Australia, takes you to the best fossil sites so you can learn about the incredible animals that once roamed this ancient land.This exciting new title from Museums Victoria Publishing includes the following:Maps and guides to Australia's most amazing fossil sitesStunning illustrations of dinosaurs, megafauna and other incredible animalsFascinating facts about animal behaviour and biology Ever met a thingadonta or seen a fangaroo? What about a gigantic titanosaur or a mighty diprotodon? Come on an Aussie fossil adventure and explore prehistoric life down under. Discover amazing animals unique to Australia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Explore Australias spectacular natural world!Colour along as you discover fascinating facts about Australias wondrous wildlife, from birds and butterflies to wallabies and whales, along with crystals, fossils and other marvels of nature.This one-of-a-kind colouring book features exquisite illustrations from Melbourne Museum expert Kym Haines, along with detailed species guides and a rich selection of museum certified facts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Age range 3+Dive into the fun-filled world of Dino Gang!Trio the Triceratops, Roary the Tyrannosaurus rex and Fern the Brachiosaurus are Melbourne Museums most lovable and adventurous new pals, and theyre here to take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum as youve never seen it before!Unlike any other dinosaur book youve coloured in, the Dino Gang Colouring & Activity Book is museum certified and palaeontologist approved. Jam-packed with scenes to colour, games to play and 50 colourful stickers to place, this colouring & activity book will provide endless fun for all dino fans.Inside you'll find:Colouring pagesStickersMazesTrue or FalseQuizzesDot-to-dotJokesFactsSearch-and-findSpot the differenceComplete the pictureMatch the pair & more! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Step back to a time when Australia's red centre was flooded by a vast shallow ocean, the Eromanga Sea. While dinosaurs stalked the scattered islands that made up the Australian continent, giant marine reptiles ruled the waves. Plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs swam in an inland sea filled with schools of ammonites, pterosaurs flew overhead and giant carnivorous amphibians lurked in the rivers. Prehistoric Marine, the third in the Museum Victoria Nature series, is a guide to the fauna of the Eromanga Sea and its coasts during the Cretaceous period. This richly illustrated book brings to life yet another aspect of the fascinating world of Australia's prehistoric past and provides an accessible introduction to some of the amazing fauna, geology and fossils found in this part of the world. Prehistoric Marine , the third in the Museum Victoria Nature series, is a guide to the fauna of the Eromanga Sea and its coasts during the Cretaceous period. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. *CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award*Age range 6 to 9Seal has made his home in the waters of a coastal village, but he often finds himself trapped and ensnared in the plastic rubbish filling the Bay. Fortunately, he is rescued by Lizzie and Grandpa Dave.Lizzie and Grandpa Dave are motivated to do something about cleaning up their Bay and saving the marine life who are being threatened more and more by the rubbish found in the Bay and on their beaches. They encourage the towns people to join them in their fight against plastic pollution devastating their beaches and harming marine life.This is a story about how we can make a change, about cooperation and making the right choices and making them now. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The flying career of John Robertson Duigan spanned just a decade from 1908 to 1918. 100 years ago he built and successfully flew the first aeroplane made in Australia using only photographs, journal articles and an unreliable textbook as his guides. He was the first Australian to fly a powered Australian-made aeroplane in Australia. The full story of John Duigan and his flying career has now been published for the first time.An article about the flying career of John Duigan is featured here in The Age An article about the flying career of John Duigan is featured here in The Age Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Melbourne: a city of stories grew out of Melbourne Museum's permanent exhibition, 'The Melbourne Story'. That makes it a selective history: one based on objects - things that have survived. The idea that objects can give rise to stories comes as no surprise to anyone who's ever dug up a shard of old china in their garden, or found an ancient button down the back of a chair. Melbourne: a city of stories Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Another fine contribution to the V & A decorative Arts Series, penned by an expert, Robin Hildyard, on European Ceramics and with a special focus on earthenware, tin-glaze, porcelain, pottery, mass production, studio pottery, Princely Porcelain Rooms, Piccolpasso, Art Deco and more. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bound in black cloth over boards, silver lettering to spine. 144 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.…

Condición: Good. Melbourne: a city of stories grew out of Melbourne Museums permanent exhibition, The Melbourne Story. That makes it a selective history: one based on objects - things that have survived. Melbourne: a city of stories reflects on both the place and its people, telling not the big story but the small ones as well. Condition (Good): Average used copy with visible wear. All pages present and readable. May include small tears, creasing, rubbing, or previous owner marks, but remains structurally sound.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Age range 3+Lucy loves bugs. She loves big bugs and teeny tiny bugs. Colourful, glamorous bugs and weird, blobby bugs. She loves watching bugs, drawing bugs, reading about bugs and talking about bugs. She loves bugs that decorate their homes, bugs that work together and bugs that do amazing dances.Explore the wonderful world of bugs with Lucy, from backyard bees to kitchen ants, and discover fascinating facts about the incredible insects living alongside us. Explore the wonderful world of bugs with Lucy, from backyard bees to kitchen ants, and discover fascinating facts about the incredible insects living alongside us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Age rang: 3+Join Horridus the Triceratops and Archie the Avisaurus on their Cretaceous quest to unlock the secrets of Hidden Valley. Along the way theyll encounter lakes, mountains, Tyrannosaurs, Pterosaurs and a distinct lack of decent snacks. Will they find the rare blue flower? Will Horridus eat it? Enter a prehistoric world of adventure to find out! Threaded with themes of friendship and conservation and filled with humour, this story will entrance any young dinosaur fan. Readers will delight in learning about the Cretaceous period as they accompany Horridus and Archie on their adventures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Age range 5+The Quest for Kool follows the adventures of an intrepid palaeontologist echidna named Tacho. Her all-time favourite animal is the Koolasuchus, and her greatest wish is to meet one of these long-extinct amphibians in the flesh. So she invents a time travel device! As she skips back through time, Tacho comes across a host of oddball characters, including a chatty marsupial lion and some very hungry toothed seabirds. But will she ever find a Koolasuchus?Combining education and excitement into one rollicking adventure, readers will relish following along with our plucky heroine as she treks through space and time in her quest to meet a Koolasuchus. Along the way theyll learn fascinating facts about Australias geographic time periods and the ancient animals that inhabited them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Age range: 12+ What kind of world did the mighty Triceratops inhabit? How has our scientific understanding of this incredible dinosaur evolved over time? A comprehensive guide to Triceratops from a renowned expert in the field of palaeontology. Informative, accessible and thorough, this guide covers what Triceratops looked like, where it lived and what it ate, but is also bursting with a fascinating selection of lesser-known facts that will delight readers young and old. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This is the only up-to-date book available about the Eastern Kulin peoples. The Kulin nation lived around Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River valley and their territory stretched as far north as the Murray River at Echuca. Gary Presland looks at the Eastern Kulin peoples from before European invasion in the mid-1830s and their world which was changed forever. The Kulin, however, were able to survive and maintain something of their culture through a preparedness to alter their time-honoured practice. Although the culturally and spiritually rich traditional ways were gone, Kulin people maintained their connection to land and ultimately found a place within mainstream European society. The Kulin nation lived around Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River valley. Gary Presland looks at the Eastern Kulin peoples from before European invasion in the mid-1830s and their world which was changed forever. The Kulin were able to survive and maintain something of their culture through a preparedness to alter their time-honoured practices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

1st edition. Good copy in the original stiff-cards; edges somewhat nicked, creased and dust-dulled as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description; 143 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 30 cm. Notes; "This book was originally published to coincide with the exhibition 'Photography Now' at the Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, 15 February to 30 April 1989"--Title page verso. Published for an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 15 Feb.-30 Apr. 1989. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Published for an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 15 Feb.-30 Apr. 1989. Subjects; Victoria and Albert Museum ; Exhibitions. 1900-1999. Photography History 20th century ; Exhibitions. Photography, Artistic ; Exhibitions. Photographie Histoire 20e sie?cle. Photographie Histoire 20e sie?cle ; Expositions. Photographie artistique ; Expositions. Fotografi?a ran Bretan?a ; Exposiciones. Photography. Photography, Artistic. Photography 20th century ; Exhibitions. Photography History. Photographers Great Britain. Twentieth century. Nineteen eighties. Photography ; Exhibitions. Photography, Artistic. Photography, Artistic ; Exhibitions. Photography History 20th century ; Exhibitions. Photography, Artistic ; Exhibitions. 1 Kg.…

Board Book. Condición: new. Board Book. Age range 6+Are you ready to see how science works?Lift the flaps to discover fascinating facts about the world around you, including answers to questions like.How do we know whats out there in space?What do we do with all this poo?If we cant see it, how do we know its real?This stunningly illustrated book draws on the scientific knowledge of Scienceworks experts, and will inspire readers to see the many ways that science is always all around us. This stunningly illustrated book draws on the scientific knowledge of Scienceworks experts, and will inspire readers to see the many ways that science is always all around us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Are you ready to go on an adventure through some of Australias most beautiful landscapes? With each turn of the page, keep your eyes open for creatures big and small you never know what might be hidden behind a leaf or beside a rock.Discover the marvels of the natural world, from coral reefs and towering rainforests down to the incredible critters living in your own backyard!With 80 animals to find, the lush landscapes featured in this book include over 200 exquisitely illustrated animals alongside a stunning array of plant life. Including fascinating facts about the biomes that cover this wondrous planet, this search-and-find is certified by museum experts.Youll visit: the Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, the Gibson Desert, the grasslands of the Victorian Volcanic Plain, the mangroves of Darwin Harbour, Antarctica and the Grampians, along with a bonus look at the wonderful world of soil. Are you ready to go on an adventure through some of Australias most beautiful landscapes? With each turn of the page, keep your eyes open for creatures big and small you never know what might be hidden behind a leaf or beside a rock. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Lily loves her familys tradition of taking after-dinner walks together, but as summer rolls by and the sun dips lower in the sky, Lilys fear of the dark begins to grow. Lilys mother points out the wonders of the night sky from the sparkling constellation of Orion to the glowing trail of the International Space Station passing overhead but will Lily be able to look up and see the beauty all around her?Written by astronomer Tanya Hill, who overcame her own childhood fear of the dark and has gone on to spend her career sharing the wonder of the night sky with others. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Age range 3+What kinds of Cretaceous creatures roam the forest at night?Join Horridus the Triceratops and Archie the Avisaurus as they explore the undergrowth and discover the magic of a twilight stroll through the trees in this second instalment of the Horridus series.But waitwhats that sound?Is someone following them?Enter the night forest to find out!Filled with humour and threaded through with themes of friendship and facing your fears, this story will entrance any young dinosaur fan. Readers will delight in learning more about the Cretaceous period as they follow Horridus and Archie on their latest adventure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Wrap gifts for any occasion in joyous artwork celebrating Australias magnicent natural world. Featuring exquisite illustrations from Melbourne Museum preparator Kym Haines, rendered in vibrant colour and vivid detail, this collection includes 20 sheets of high-quality wrapping paper showcasing Australias most iconic species.In addition, nd 40 assorted gift tags and cards to add a special personalised touch to your gifts. Wrap gifts for any occasion in joyous artwork celebrating Australias magnicent natural world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. text clean and unmarked. binding tight. boards have very light wear. edges of pages have very light wear. dust jacket has light wear. book ribbon in very good condition.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Power and the Passion highlights the urgent need for the repatriation of ancestral remains, and for the return of all precious cultural material to its rightful owners. Taking the 1985 landmark reburial of ancestral remains in Melbournes Kings Domain Garden as a central point, Shannon Faulkhead and Uncle Jim Berg provide an insightful and incisive perspective on the historically complex relationships that many of Australias cultural institutions have had with the First People of this country.This vital text takes a personal, in-depth lens to the ongoing battle for self-determination in caring for Ancestors, and is essential reading for anyone seeking information on decolonising Australias histories. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Jane Ward Tost defied 19th century societal constraints to become one of Englands leading naturalists and taxidermists. A peer of John Gould and John James Audubon, Janes artistic talent and technical expertise captivated museum visitors around the globe. But Janes incredible achievements were not easily won. She lived a highly eventful life, showing remarkable resilience in the face of profound difficulties.Meticulously researched and beautifully written by museum curator, biologist and writer Jane Melville AM, this enthralling biography follows the extraordinary life of Jane Ward Tost (18161889), Australias first salaried female museum employee. Forgotten by history, she left an indelible legacy. Jane Ward Tost defied 19th century societal constraints to become one of Englands leading naturalists and taxidermists. A peer of John Gould and John James Audubon, Janes artistic talent and technical expertise captivated museum visitors around the globe. But Janes incredible achievements were not easily won. She lived a highly eventful life, sh Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…