Deadly Reptiles with Corey Tutt
Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles
Join Kamilaroi author and DeadlyScience CEO and founder Corey Tutt for a special online book reading event hosted by the Australian National Maritime Museum.
In this lively and engaging 45-minute session, Corey will share his top five favourite reptiles from his latest book Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles. With vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, Corey brings to life lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles—highlighting their importance in both science and First Nations cultures. This is a unique opportunity for students and families to learn about Australia’s incredible reptiles while discovering how traditional knowledge and modern science go hand in hand.
Packed with jaw-dropping animal features, Language names, and cultural stories from across 20 different First Nations, this session is perfect for young learners, budding scientists, and anyone curious about the wild world of cold-blooded creatures.
About the author
Corey Tutt OAM is a proud Kamilaroi man, science communicator and the founder of DeadlyScience, an organisation improving STEM equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners across Australia. He is the bestselling author of The First Scientists and This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!, and was awarded Young Australian of the Year for NSW in 2020. Corey is passionate about bridging Western science with First Nations knowledge and inspiring the future generations of deadly scientists.
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