Author(s): Deborah Chloe ; Bianchetto Butterfield

Young Non Fiction

Explore the best wild places that Victoria has to offer, including deserts, rocky coasts, extinct volcanoes, watery wonderlands, dense forests, and everything in between. Get outside into nature where adventure awaits. Are you ready? This book is ideal for all young wildlife enthusiasts. Join us as we discover unbelievable ecosystems and fantastic creatures, including the likes of Koalas, Little Penguins, gliders and dragons, right down to tiny but outrageously coloured peacock spiders! Each page brings new species, new habitats, new experiences and new outlooks. Filled with true-to-life illustrations, geographical maps, heaps of activities, and animal facts around every corner, this book is your new best companion when you begin your journey into the wild and into your new self. Both fun and educational, the book focuses on 11 of the best national parks in Victoria, including Budj Bim, Croajingolong, French Island, Grampians, Great Otway, Kinglake, Little Desert, Mount Buffalo, Murray Sunset and Wilsons Promontory. It is packed with information on the most interesting animals to whet your appetite, plus quizzes, puzzles and activities, and ranger tips to help you make the most of your visits.