A.B.C. Maps Product Profile
Australian Laminated Pocket Files
Information at your fingertips
Double-sided map-like laminated and folded cards. Opens out to approx. 210mm X 560mm. 12 information panels (or pages).
Australia Facts, Figures, Culture, Nature
- Information on the Flag.
- Words to Advance Australia Fair
- Famous Landmarks
- Aussie Inventions
- 10 Best Australian Books
- AFI Best Film Awards
- Australian Native Animals
- Beach Signs & Symbols
- Big Events
- Wine Regions
- Recipe for a Pavlova & Damper
- Aussie Barbie Essentials
- Floral Emblems
- Lots of Facts & Figures
$5.95
Australian Birds
Approximately 143 familiar bird species are illustrated in colour and captioned with common names, scientific names, size and brief descriptions.
A map of Australia is colour-coded into 10 different habitat types from Rain Forest to Gibber Desert.
$9.95
A Field Guide to Frogs of Australia
32 Frogs are described each with a colour photograph and notes on conservation status, geographic range, habitat, adult size, breeding information and ecology.
Both common and scientific names are given.
$5.95
Juice
50 healthy recipes for fruit and vegetable juices.
Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, instructions, serve size, whether or not a juicer or blender is required and health benefits.
$5.95
A Guide to Choosing Australian Wine
Various types of wine are described with notes on growing regions, complementary foods, awards received and general information.
A map of southern Australia shows the 24 main wine growing regions for Reds and the main 19 growing regions for Whites.
$5.95
Bushfire Survival
For many people living in rural Australia or on the urban fringe, the risk of bushfire is a very real part of life. Years of drought have increased this threat. Taking steps to prepare your home, property and family for a fire is an essential part of living in Australia. Regions within each state have defined bushfire seasons and days of Total Fire Bans are declared when the risk of bushfire is high.
Out of Print
A Field Guide to Australian Fish
16 freshwater fish and 40 saltwater fish are illustrated in colour with detailed descriptions, distribution map, common and scientific name and habitat symbols for saltwater (estuary & bay, rock & beach, offshore).
There is also a list of contact numbers for fisheries authorities in each state.
Out of Print
First Aid
A quick refence guide to step-by-step procedures for emergency first aid.
What to do in the event of:
- An emergency
- Unconciousness
- Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Severe Bleeding
- Shock
- Asthma
- Burns
- Seizures and Convulsions
- Heart Attack
- Injuries
Out of Print
The Southern Night Sky
An introduction to prominent stars and constellations
Two sky charts depict the southern night sky in June and in December. Prominent constellations are drawn and named.
Shine a flashlight on the chart to make it glow in the dark, then face south and hold the chart over your head.
Each constellation is also described with meanings
RRP 9.95
Urban Wildlife
Find out who lives in your backyard.
- 7 Insects
- 3 Frogs
- 10 Birds
- Introduced Threats
- 6 Reptiles
- 6 Mammals
Each species includes a colour photograph, range of distribution, size and ea detailed description on appearance and behaviour.
Out of Print
How to be a Watersaver
Tips on saving our most precious resource.
- In the Bathroom
- In the Garden
- Swimming Pools
- The Basics
- In the Home
Calculating Roof Catchments
84 Water-Smart Plants
Grey Water Recycling
Out of Print
Australian Wildlife
- 5 Amphibians
- 16 Reptiles
- 35 Native Mammals
- 12 Introduced Mammals
- 7 Marine Mammals
- 59 Birds
Each with a colour illustration, common and scientific name, size and description.
A map of Australia is colour-coded into 10 different habitat types from Rain Forest to Gibber Desert.
RRP $9.95