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The Amazing Animals of Australia: A Photicular Book
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See moreA new addition to the bestselling Photicular line, featuring images of amazing Australian animals from kangaroos to lizards that walk on two feet--images that really move when you turn the page!--plus fascinating text about the Australian outback, its landscape, its history, and the remarkable creatures who call it home.
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A new addition to the bestselling Photicular line, featuring images of amazing Australian animals from kangaroos to lizards that walk on two feet – images that really move when you turn the page! – plus fascinating text about the Australian outback, its landscape, its history, and the remarkable creatures who call it home.
Outback by Dan Kainen and Ella Morton is a captivating exploration of one of the world's most unique and intriguing ecosystems. Experience the vibrant and diverse wildlife of Australia in a way you never have before.
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The book is praised for its enchanting and imaginative exploration of the unique landscapes of the outback, providing a whimsical and thought-provoking journey for young readers. It is described as delightful and sparks creativity, making it highly recommended by critics.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781523508235
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Workman Adult
Illustration: 8 Photicular images
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 52.0mm
Width: 208.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 811g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Dan Kainen is an artist, designer, and inventor living in New York City. He is the creator of the bestselling Photicular books Safari, Ocean, Polar, Jungle, and Wild. While working with some of the pioneers of holography, Dan created a special spotlight that was used by Soho's Museum of Holography to light holograms. The related field of holography led to Dan's interest in lenticular art and, in turn, after nearly a decade of research and experimentation, to the creation of his "Motion Viewer," his third patent in that field and the inspiration for Safari and the other Photicular books.
Ella Morton is a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised, Brooklyn-based writer, focusing on overlooked aspects of history and culture. After covering consumer technology at CNET she hosted Rocketboom NYC, a web show about New York's quirkier people and places. Her most popular interview was a chat with Cookie Monster on the set of Sesame Street. Ella was associate editor at AtlasObscura.com, where she wrote about such topics as tobacco smoke enemas, Victorian streaming music services, and the etiquette of marrying a ghost.
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