Follow in the giant footsteps of Diprotodon, as he finds his own place in the world. Explore his Ice Age environment, encounters with other megafauna and the challenges he faces to survive. Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey features the largest marsupial that ever lived. Brought to life through fabulous illustrations, this story will captivate and enthral readers.
Bronwyn Saunders is a passionate citizen scientist who delights in sharing facts about Australia's natural history with readers.
Andrew Plant is a Melbourne-based illustrator, author and science educator. He loves creating books about almost any subject, and is passionate about sharing that creativity with children.
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An awe-inspiring and educational book about an Australian prehistoric giant surviving in a harsh environment and ready to start a new family. Especially for budding palaeontologists."
– michelleguzelauthor (Instagram)
"Children will be enchanted and awed by this story of giants, dangers, survival and dramatic change on the continent they know as Australia. [...] As always, CSIRO have produced a marvellously engaging, high-quality book of reliable scientific knowledge."
– Kevin Brophy, CBCA Reading Time
"This is narrative non fiction at its best, providing both a compelling story of danger and survival, and a fascinating exploration of the Ice Age environment in Australia. The narrative works in perfect harmony with the stunning two page spread illustrations. There is further information and a glossary of terms at the back of the book for curious young readers."
– Aussie Kids Books (Facebook)
"This picture book belongs in every school classroom and library. There's so much to explore here. Diprotodon: A Megafauna Journey allows readers, young and old, to learn about the world in a way they might not have before"
– Better Reading
"This narrative non fiction story introduces students to these ancestors of the wombat while opening up so many other worlds to explore such as the creatures it shared the continent with and their evolution to those we know today"
– Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf
"The author's passion for her subject not only guided her narrative but her determination to make this information available to young readers in an accessible and interesting format."
– Living Arts Canberra