Books


library-books.jpgWe rarely get time to ourselves to read. When we pop our heads up for air there always seems to be further demands on our time.

Books are a great way to bring your mind and body to the same place, to relax, to inform and to inspire.

Save yourself time hunting around bookstores, check out the books shown below to gain some insights into the big environmental issues of our time.

We've found books on all the big issues: climate change, biodiversity, water, and forests. More importantly, we've found books that will help you work out what you can do.

So pour yourself a cup of tea, find a comfy spot, put your feet up and let your eyes and mind wander across the pages of some of the great books we've found below.


'Show me the books he loves and I shall know the man far better than through mortal friends.'

Dawn Adams

  • Environmental Books for Kids

    August 16th, 2009

    Here are a selection of books which are sure to inspire and educate children about the natural world and our environment.

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  • Books on Forests, Plants and Your Garden

    July 22nd, 2009

    Books and reference material related to gardening, permaculture, growing of vegetables, landscape gardening, native plant gardens, moon planting, no-dig gardens, organic gardening, composting, herb gardens and nursery plants.

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  • Books - Education Resources

    July 22nd, 2009

    Books and reference material related to environmental education and sustainability education for children and students. We hope they inspire and educate children about the natural world and our environment.

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  • Books on Wildlife and Biodiversity

    July 22nd, 2009

    Books and reference material on wildlife, Australian wildlife, birds, animals, insects, zoology and threatened species.


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  • Books on our Environment

    July 22nd, 2009

    Books and reference material related to environmental education, global warming, environmental management, carbon reduction information, environment conservation, wildlife care, conservation of natural resources, environmental appreciation, green economics, climate change, natural history, weather, geology, geography and ecotourism.

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  • Books about how you can help the environment

    July 22nd, 2009

    Want to know how you can help the environment? Look here for a selection of books to give you advice and ideas on how your can live more sustainably and take care of our environment.

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Snapshot

this week's carbon emissions:
2.132m tonnes

water restrictions:
Stage 3

current uv levels:
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