Mangrove by Glenda Kane
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
'If you take the track past the big white shack to the tidal flats where the mud is black If you sneak to the left between the tides you'll find the place where mangrove hides.' Environmental books are more relevant than ever and mangroves are important eco-systems. This book describes the life-cycle o ...Show more
Mountains, Volcanoes, Coasts and Caves: Origins of Aotearoa New Zealand's Natural Wonders by Bruce W. Hayward
$69.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
From Whakaari / White Island and Huka Falls to the Moeraki Boulders and Milford Sound, Aotearoa New Zealand overflows with extraordinary landforms and other natural features.This is not a random quirk of nature, but a result of the unique and complex geological history of this part of planet Earth. In t ...Show more
New Zealand Birds of the Week/Nga Manu o Te Wiki by Darryll Torckler; Gillian Torckler
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
A book about NZ birds for New Zealand children by award-winning natural history author/photographer duo Darryl and Gillian Torckler.
New Zealand's Backyard Beasts (PB) by Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
In the garden, creeping along branches, hiding under stones or flitting from flower to flower, a whole universe of creatures is waiting to be discovered. Butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, spiders - what have you found in your backyard? Did you know that chorus cicadas live underground for most of thei ...Show more
New Zealand's Backyard Birds (PB) by Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
New Zealand’s Backyard Birds is a children’s guide to the birds that live in their backyard, both native birds, such as tūi, and pīwakawaka/fantail, and introduced birds such as thrush, blackbird and sparrow. With useful background information about birds in general and stunning illustrations by Ned Bar ...Show more
Nga Manu Maori: Native Birds (Kuwi & Friends) by Kat Quin; Pania Papa
$17.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Learn the Māori names for 35 of our precious native and endemic birds of Aotearoa. A beautifully presented te reo Māori and English bilingual board book. Drawn from the multi-award-winning Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary, and collated into bite sized pukapuka. A stunning matte laminated robu ...Show more
Rock Pools: A Guide for Kiwi Kids (PB) by Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
What New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting about? Rockpools is a book designed to enhance this experience, with each page presenting an intriguing glimpse into the creatures that inhabit these low-tide ...Show more
The New Zealand Nature Activity Book by Rachel Haydon & Pippa Keel (illustrations)
$34.99 NZD
Category: Activity Books
A must-have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families. From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this appealing, activity-packed book stimulates curious minds and encourages children to relate to the natural world around them. Written by an expert ...Show more
Up the River: Explore and Discover New Zealand's Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands PB by Gillian Candler; Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Series: Explore & Discover
The sixth title in the award-winning `explore & discover' series, Up the River: Explore & discover New Zealand's rivers, lakes and wetlands gives children an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live, around New Zealand's freshwater habitats - our creeks, rivers, ...Show more
Where Is It In Town? A wildlife hunt for Kiwi kids by Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
This is a ‘look and find’ book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand’s wildlife, focusing on wildlife that Kiwi kids will encounter in town. Stunningly illustrated by Ned Barraud, each page illustrates a different urban environment, including a garden both in the daytime and at night, th ...Show more
Why Is That Spider Dancing?: The Amazing Arachnids of Aotearoa by Dr. Simon Pollard
$17.99 NZD
$29.99 (40% off)
Category: Insects
Most of Aotearoa's amazing arachnids - which include spiders, ticks, mites and pseudoscorpions - are as unique to New Zealand as kiwi and tuatara. Some are so weird and wonderful that they could star in sci fi movies, but despite that we know very little about them. In this companion volume to Why is Th ...Show more
A First Book of New Zealand Backyard Bird Songs by Gessel, Fred Van
$29.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
This beautifully illustrated sound guide is the perfect way to introduce both children and adults to the wonders of bird song. Each of the 12 species covered - Morepork, kaka, Sacred Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Silvereye, Bellbird, Tui, Fantail, Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Blackbird and Starling - has a short ...Show more