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The thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, was hunted to extinction by humans — the last wild animal was shot in 1930, and the last in captivity died in 1936. This book tells that story for younger readers, part of an eight-book series in which evolutionary biologist and TV presenter Ben Garrod covers animals lost across the history of life on Earth.

An Australian history book for children... It was the craziest, wildest and most daring expedition the world had ever seen.

A history of the Longford circuit in northern Tasmania — once Australasia's fastest road racing circuit. Written by Barry Green, the book tells the story of a brief but unforgettable era from 1953 to 1968, when world champion drivers in works Formula One cars and factory motorcycle teams came to challenge the circuit's unique features against the best Australasia could offer.