Claire Saxby Bücher

Aussie STEM Stars - Inspiring stories of our world-leading scientists and inventors.From a young age, Georgia Ward-Fear always felt a connection to wild animals and even wilder places. Her conservation journey has seen her travel the world, empower young girls to become environmental leaders, and carry out trailblazing work to save native animals from the threat of cane toads.An inspiring story of an adventurous spirit whose love of the natural world has made her a STEM superstar.

Focusing on conservation and adventure, Georgia Ward-Fear combines her research in ecological paradigms and animal behavior with extensive sea kayaking expeditions. Her journey empowers young girls to become environmental leaders while she undertakes innovative efforts to protect native wildlife from cane toads. This narrative showcases her inspiring dedication to the natural world and her rise as a prominent figure in STEM, reflecting the impact of passion and adventure on environmental advocacy.

Exploring the origins of the ANZAC legend, this picture book delves into the bravery and camaraderie of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I's Battle of Gallipoli. It highlights the extraordinary contributions of men and women who have shaped Australian history, making it a compelling introduction to an important national symbol. Through engaging illustrations and storytelling, readers will discover the significance of ANZAC in fostering a sense of identity and remembrance in Australia.

The tale of an old salty sailor who swallows a krill which makes him ill, and who cures his terrible terrible bellyache by eating each animal in the sea, one after another. A hilarious new twist on There was an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly, delightfully brought to life by Cassandra Allen.

A billy can't be posted, delivered on a bike, or sent in a car, truck or train. It has to be loaded on a ship with all those other Anzac billies for other soldier dads. During World War I, Australian soldiers serving on the front were sent Christmas care packages - tin billies filled by families and friends. This is the story of one little boy lovingly selecting, with the help of his mum and grandma, favourite and useful things for his dad's billy - butterscotch, nuts, handkerchiefs, writing paper and more. Then, with a wish that the billy makes it in time for Christmas Day, he sends it on its way.

An iceberg is born into spring and travels through the seasons before dying in a new spring. A stunning, lyrical story for our times, from renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft.

A journey of wonder and discovery from multi-award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft, exploring the life in and around a mighty mountain ash, including a stunning fold-out page showing the full length of the tree.

The narrative centers on a female shark's journey to warmer waters to protect her young, offering a poetic yet informative exploration of this formidable ocean predator. Through vivid descriptions, the book highlights the shark's instincts and the challenges she faces in her environment, blending facts with a captivating storyline that emphasizes the beauty and complexity of marine life.

Follow a dominant male kangaroo as he leads his mob in search of food--and holds his own against other males who vie for his role. In the center of Australia, the sun is setting over the baked earth, and Red Kangaroo stirs from his rest. It's breakfast time, and Red must lead his mob of kangaroos off to find grasses for grazing. But Red is also on the watch for young male kangaroos who are ready to challenge him and try to take his place as leader. Striking illustrations set the mood for a compelling, fact-filled story of red kangaroos in the wilds of Australia.