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CAUTION! THIS BOOK CONTAINS DEADLY REPTILES

Ben Williams Corey Tutt

This is the ultimate reptile book for kids by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, bestselling author of The First Scientists. Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool facts about
more than 60 reptiles, Corey Tutt celebrates First Nations knowledge about animals found on Country, from lizards and snakes to turtles and crocodiles.
Sharing knowledge from 20 different First Nations, this is a reptile book unlike any you've seen before. For each reptile featured, you'll discover its name in a First Language, plus learn about favourite feeds, where it likes to live, breeding and babies, conservation, predators and prey, and most importantly, what makes that reptile deadly (in a good way)!
The amazing facts in this book will astound you! Did you know that a central bearded dragon's beard can change colour to protect it from predators? Or that the temperature of a turtle egg nest determines if the baby turtles will be boys or girls? Or that some First Nations names for reptiles can be more scientifically accurate than the European names, such as the common death adder that is more closely related to a brown snake than an adder?

Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man who was born on Yuin Country. 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. In 2018 Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science resources to remote schools in Australia. In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human
Rights Commission. In 2022, Corey received an OAM for service to Indigenous STEM education. He is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University.

Ben Williams (Jangala/Jaburrula) is a young Aboriginal artist
from the Kanturrpa clan, totem Milway, of Warlmanpa Country. Ben creates contemporary art that is inspired by his family (who are also artists!), his spiritual connection to the land and animals, and his life journey as a queer Blak person.
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Published 2025-02-01 by Allen & Unwin

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A fantastic overview of Australian reptiles. What makes it unique is the mix of astonishing, cultural and scientific details that you didn't know.

I can't wait to read this to my little ones. Great illustrations and what I love best are local Language names of these Deadly Reptiles!

The gorgeous artwork brings to life the science told by Corey, which takes you on a journey around Australia to uncover the critters in your own backyard. A must-have in every nature lover's bookshelf.

You can feel Corey's immense passion for the subject on every page. Entertaining and educational. I don't have kids, but this book makes me want to have some just to see the delight on their faces as they read this.

Corey Tutt has done it again. Combining his unique blend of knowledge from many backgrounds to create a thoroughly engaging read that educates about not only the wildlife held within these pages but the traditional stories of Country that they reside on as well. A must-have for any deadly young reader.

A captivating dive into Australia's reptile world, enriched by traditional Aboriginal names that honour cultural knowledge. Corey Tutt brings these creatures to life with fascinating facts and a refreshing perspective that connects us to the deep cultural heritage of Indigenous Nations across Australia. A must-read for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages!

A spectacular insight into the fascinating world of Australia's reptile species. As a passionate reptile enthusiast, this book has provided great insight into the relationship between Indigenous culture and some of our most treasured animals.