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24 Hours on the Kiwi Seashore by Gillian Torckler
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
When the sun rises on the seashore, all manner of creatures emerge from their slumber to see the breaking dawn . . . Discover the busy ecosystem of our country's seashore over a 24-hour cycle. Observe the seals and yellow-eyed penguins who come ashore to sleep; dive beneath the waves to frolic with the ...Show more
24 Hours in the Kiwi Bush by Gillian Torckler, Daryl Tockler
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
When night falls and all is quiet, there is a whole world of activity, deep in the heart of our native bush . . . Get up close and personal with the flora and fauna of our country over a 24-hour cycle. Follow the nocturnal kiwi and weta as they scour the forest floor for food in the early hours; flit am ...Show more
Whiti: Colossal Squid of the Deep by Victoria Cleal
$29.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
The colossal squid has been the most popular exhibit at Te Papa since it arrived there in 2007. Now this appealing book for young readers tells the fascinating story of these creatures from the deep, through sparkling and informative text and amazing illustrations. A must-have natural history book for y ...Show more
Where is it? A Wildlife Hunt for Kiwi Kids by Ned Barraud
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
What adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a ‘look and find’ book. Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids.Every double-page spread illustrates a different habitat, including the forest, the mountains, the beach, the ocean, estua ...Show more
Who Stole the Rainbow? by Vasanti Unka
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
Award-winning picture book creator Vasanti Unka brings us a visually gorgeous 'mystery thriller for children' about what makes a rainbow appear and disappear - and who is to blame! A razzle-dazzle rainbow suddenly disappears from the sky . . . What happened? Was it stolen? Who will solve the mystery? Be ...Show more
An Exquisite Legacy: The Work and Art of New Zealand Naturalist G.V. Hudson by George Gibbs
$60.00 NZD
Category: NZ Biography
The biography of one of New Zealand's greatest naturalist-artists, G. V.Hudson. George Hudson, 1867-1946, was one of New Zealand's pioneer naturalists, who devoted his life to collecting and describing the New Zealand insect fauna. He amassed what is probably the largest collection of New Zealand insec ...Show more
Karearea: Fearless Falcon by Annemarie Florian
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
New Zealand once had one of the largest raptors in the world . Now there is just one left -- the Karearea -- and it is endangered. This remarkable falcon is known for its fearless hunting prowess, aerial acrobatics and fierce protection of its chicks. In words and pictures the characteristics of the Kar ...Show more
Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa by Sarah Ell
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
The story of the lost wonders of New Zealand's natural history: the extinct species which are now gone forever. Lost Wonders also features some key species which are on the brink - critically endangered - and the efforts that are being made to save them for future generations. The stories of these fasc ...Show more
The Nature Activity Book by Rachel Haydon
$35.00 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
What Happened to the Moa (PB) by Ned Barraud
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
This children’s book unravels the fascinating story of what happened to the moa, the legendary flightless bird of Aotearoa New Zealand. In this gloriously illustrated book, Ned Barraud describes the nine different species of moa, ranging from a small bush moa just over a metre high, to the giant moa at ...Show more
Wild Horses of the World by Kelly Wilson
$60.00 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
Wild horses have been an important part of wildlife on Earth for centuries, yet many herds now face serious threats - and very few people can claim to have seen them galloping free across the plains, or scaling mountain passes. Kelly Wilson has. For this book, she spent years researching the world's wil ...Show more
Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop
$40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand's unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the award-winning author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story. Long before waka touched Aotearoa's shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to ...Show more
