Popular Books

Popular astronomy and nature books for Christmas. Star guides, Moon atlases, bird field guides and space books for kids, perfect on their own or paired with a telescope or binoculars. All in stock now, shipped Australia-wide or ready for click & collect from our Brisbane showroom. Or browse all our Christmas gift ideas.

Shop our most popular books and publications on astronomy, birdwatching and microscopy.

Whether it's a Moon map for a new telescope owner, an observing guide for a seasoned stargazer, or a field guide for the backyard birdwatcher, a good book is a gift they'll come back to again and again.

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  1. Space for Smart Kids, 1: A Little Scientist's Guide to Astronauts, Gravity, Rockets, and the Atmosphere
  2. The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia 9th Edition by Graham Pizzey
    AUD $45.00

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    The definitive guide to identifying Australian birds.

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  3. Your Backyard Birds: Understanding the behaviours, habits and needs of our brilliant birds by Dr Grainne Cleary
    AUD $29.90

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    A beautiful, inspiring and heartwarming book about our human relationships with the birds who share our backyards.

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  4. Nature Guide: Birds of Australia by DK
    AUD $29.90

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    This guide is a fabulous resource for bird lovers, watchers, and professional twitchers interested in Australian birds.

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  5. Introduction to Light Microscopy
    AUD $79.00

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    With easy-to-follow steps and detailed images, this guide will help everyone achieve the best results and be confident using their microscope.

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  6. The Moon: A Celebration of Our Celestial Neighbour by Royal Observatory Greenwich
    AUD $45.00

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    Marking the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's `small step' this beautiful book explores people's fascination with our only natural satellite.

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  7. Moongazing: Beginners Guide to Exploring the Moon
    AUD $20.00

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    An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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  8. Field Guide to the Birds of Australia by Nicolas Day and Ken Simpson 8th Ed.
    AUD $35.00

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    The Simpson & Day Field Guide to the Birds of Australia is one of the main national bird field guides used by Australian birders.

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  9. Orion Saturn Map and Observing Guide
    AUD $19.50

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    • An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
    • Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
    • Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
    • Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
    • Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability
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  10. 50 Things to See with a Small Telescope (Southern Hemisphere Edition) by John A. Read
    AUD $29.00

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    A handy guide to go along with your new scope! 

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