Science & Nature Australiana Travel & Exploration
Australian Backyard Explorer by Peter Macinnis turns the average backyard into a launchpad for real-life adventure. In this engaging 2009 National Library of Australia paperback, kids and adults alike follow the footsteps of famous Australian explorers without leaving home.
Rich illustrations and bite-size true stories reveal how early surveyors, gold-seekers and naturalists navigated the continent’s harsh landscapes. Step-by-step activities let readers try mapping, star navigation and bushcraft, blending biography, geography and environmental science in one family-friendly resource.
The 190-page trade paperback is in very good condition: crisp, unmarked pages, no dog ears, tight spine, and from a smoke-free home. A perfect gift for nature-loving readers aged 8 to adult.