Nature & The Natural World

You could spend a lifetime studying the natural world around us, and still only scrape the surface of everything there is to know. However, there’s certainly plenty of knowledge to be found in nature books.

From wildlife books to natural history books, Booktopia is proud to stock a full range of titles about the natural world. Take a look at our selection of recommended reads, or peruse the full list to see everything on offer.

Environmental books
In a world of a rapidly changing environment, environmental books are more important than ever. These titles can help us to better understand the planet around us, and learn how to better protect it for generations to come.

Living Planet, The Web of Life on Earth is written by none other than David Attenborough. This book delves into the plants and animals that survive in every climate and habitat on earth. It’s a fascinating look at species and creatures you might never have heard of, with 64 pages of full-colour photography for a closer look at some of the most magnificent, bizarre, and interesting.

Another great environmental book is Dr Karl’s Little Book of Climate Change Science. From Australia’s beloved science guru, this read goes into detail about climate change and how we can work to fix it. In clear language with interesting examples, it offers accessible understanding and advice.

Natural history books
There’s no shortage of natural history books on Booktopia, so you can learn about just about any topic you’re interested in.

The Natural History Book is a beautiful hardcover with images and illustrations of Earth’s wildlife, animals, fungi, plants, rocks, and everything in between. It’s an excellent coffee table book, or a great gift for nature lovers.

Those interested in the world around us might also enjoy Earth, a title that goes into the deep history of the planet, including its most important moments across its 4 billion years.

Nature photography books
Nature photography books showcase the incredible beauty of our planet – and the great skill of those who capture the photos.

The Arctic is one such book. With photos from 20 years of expeditions, photographer Sebastian Copeland highlights the raw, wild beauty of one of the world’s most untouched regions.

For something a little closer to home, In an Australian Light is a collection of images from across Australia. From coastline to the outback, this is a celebration of a spectacular place, and the light that illuminates it.