Deadly Science Book 7

Discover how plants thrive with Australian Geographic and DeadlyScience

Australia's native plants have learned to survive in our harshest environments, from the driest corners of the outback to the humid forests of northern Queensland. Over time, they have adapted and adjusted to every imaginable threat.

In this book you will discover seeds that need fire to crack open, encounter carnivorous plants that eat insects, and others that can be used to make a drink for sore throats. Inside of this book, you will find the tools, both modern and Indigenous, to understand and navigate the difficulties ahead as we learn to live with Earth's internal and powerful forces.

Rest assured, you will never see nature the same way after reading this book.

Embark on a scientific journey with the DeadlyScience books, an engaging series created with Corey Tutt, the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year.

Perfect for schools, libraries, and curious young minds, these books explore captivating topics while incorporating Indigenous knowledge.

About the Author

Corey Tutt OAM is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM.

Australian Geographic captures the essence and spirit of Australia through its meticulously crafted and beautifully presented stories and photography in print and online. Its team of journalists, photographers and editors seek to inspire, educate and entertain, connecting readers to Australian landscapes, plants and animals, science, industry and people. Australian Geographic supports conservation, adventure and community projects through its charitable foundation, the Australian Geographic Society.