Greg Pyers's Books

Describes the anatomy, eating habits, and behavior of butterflies, and explains how caterpillars become butterflies.

Describes the physical characteristics of insects, habitats, food they eat, mating and laying eggs, and more to show what makes an insect an insect.

Simple text and pictures introduce mountain habitats, plants, and animals, using the Swiss Alps as an example.

Takes an in-depth look at desert habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey across the Sahara Desert.

Fish are one group of animals. There are more than 20,000 kinds, or species, of fish. Seahorses, manta rays and eels are fish. So are rainbow trout. These animals all look very different from each other. So what makes a fish a fish? In this book, we will look closely at the rainbow trout to find out.

You have most likely seen snails at night. They may have been gliding slowly over a path, or up a plant stem. You may also have seen snails during the day. They were probably tucked up inside their shells and hidden beneath a bush. If you take a closer look, you'll see that snails are really amazing animals. Find out more about bugs in this informative series.

Describes the physical characteristics of tigers, habitat, food, reproduction and more to show why it's a mammal.

Explains the things, such as feathers and beaks, that define birds as birds, using a herring gull as an example.

Amphibians are one group of animals. There are about 4200 species, or kinds, of amphibians. Frogs, salamanders, newts and toads are amphibians. But lizards, otters and seals are not. So what makes an amphibian an amphibian? In this book we will look closely at one amphibian, the red-eyed tree-frog, to find out.

Presents a tour of the Amazon rain forest, discusses the characteristics of tropical rain forests, and introduces the concept of rain forest layers, and the different plants and animals that live in each zone.

Discusses what a wasp is, its physical characteristics, its life cycle, and its relationship with humans.

Explains the physical characteristics, such as scales and lungs, that define reptiles as reptiles, using alligators as an example.

Takes an in-depth look at coral reef habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary dive to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Takes an in-depth look at forest habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey through a temperate forest.

Information about the characteristics of pill bugs with close-up photographs.

Takes an in-depth look at river habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey down the Ganges River.

This book contains information about grasshoppers, their habitats, body parts, senses, and life cycles.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of ladybugs.

Greg Walker examines the impact of tyrannical government on the work of poets, playwrights and prose writers in the early English Renaissance.

An examination of the ways in which humans interact with the vast number of species of animals and insects with which we share the world.

Based on a true story… At midnight on 28 December 1864, in the Australian gold-mining town of Daylesford, young newly-wed Maggie Stuart lies dead in her own blood. Rumour and xenophobia drive speculation over the identity of her killer, and when a suspect is apprehended, police incompetence and defence counsel negligence bring yet more distortion to the wheels of justice. In this climate of prejudice and ineptitude, it seems only Detective Otto Berliner is able to keep an objective mind and recognise that something is terribly wrong. He intends to put matters right, though all the odds are against him. PRAISE FOR GREG PYERS ‘Pyers has mined a rich vein of local history for this novel. His recreation of daily life in the early township is evocative, from the toils of the miners to the bountiful public houses of varying repute.’ The Weekend Australian ‘An exploration of character and the seedy underbelly of a small town. The wide cast of Daylesford locals introduced in the lead-up to the discovery of the murder is reminiscent of The Luminaries.’ Books + Publishing

Simple text and pictures introduce the ocean habitat, plants and animals.

Explains the physical characteristics, such as scales and lungs, that define reptiles as reptiles, using alligators as an example.

Takes an in-depth look at coral reef habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary dive to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Min and Jim think Grandpa is strange and scary, and they wish he'd go back where he came from, until the night of the big storm when he tells them a tale that changes everything.

Simple text and pictures introduce the ocean habitat, plants and animals.

Illustrated paperback edition of a wildlife conservation text suitable for junior/middle secondary students. Considers how endangered species have been protected from extinction through laws, captive breeding programs and habitat preservation. Discusses the illegal trade in Australia's wildlife and how governments attempt to prevent it. Also includes a discussion of biodiversity and the consequences of the loss of biodiversity. One in the 'Green Issues' series which considers major questions facing the Australian environment today. Includes glossary, bibliography and index.

A gum tree can be home for a whole community of living things. Find out how they survive and how they interact with this book. With more than 50 illustrations as well as stunning close-up photography, you'll be amazed at the range of life in a gum tree. Ages 4-8.

These delightful books for junior to middle primary students take a close look at the life cycles of a selection of native Australian animals. Each book covers the main stages in the animal's life as well as looking at its habitat features, diet, habits and predators. Also included are a distribution map, a page of 'animal facts', a timeline of the various stages and a glossary and index.

Australia has a diverse range of habitats that support a rich variety of plant and animal life. For each type of habitat, this series investigates: plants and animals and the ways they interact, how they have changed over time, the influence of people, and how we can help to conserve them. Featuring stunning photographs, maps and case studies. Suitable for upper primary.

This book contains information about grasshoppers, their habitats, body parts, senses, and life cycles.

Looks carefully at all astects of these Australian animals, their habitat, food, adaptations, reproduction and care of young, and more. Ages 7+.

Simple text and pictures introduce mountain habitats, plants, and animals, using the Swiss Alps as an example.

Describes the physical characteristics of tigers, habitat, food, reproduction and more to show why it's a mammal.

Takes an in-depth look at river habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey down the Ganges River.

Takes an in-depth look at forest habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey through a temperate forest.

Takes an in-depth look at desert habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary journey across the Sahara Desert.

Adaptations to conditions - Grasslands - Grassland plants - Lesser long-eared bats - Termites - Skinks and legless lizards - Raptors and ground birds - Wetlands - Platypuses - Wetland plants - File snakes - Frogs - Salamanderfish.

Book's by Greg Pyers

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