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
Critters of Aotearoa: 50 Bizarre But Lovable Members of Our Wildlife Community by Nicola Toki, Lily Duval
$29.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan.Slimy, stinky, creepy, crawly and gross . . . but also a little bit cute! Discover New Zealand's most curious creatures - from Smeagol the gravel maggot, to the walking worm and the dro ...Show more
Tuatara, A Living Treasure by Katie Furze & Ned Barraud
$21.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
Meet Tuatara, ancient wonder, wildlife treasure ... and survivor! Blinking, she pulls her scaly body into the light. She's as long as a finger, and with the row of spines on her back she looks like a baby dragon. Tuatara are survivors of an ancient era and sometimes referred to as living wonders - thei ...Show more
Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa by Ned Barraud; Andrew Stewart
$34.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over a hundred astonishing and strange species of sharks and rays. This fact-filled book takes you down into the fascinating underwater lives of these expert hunters, illustrates their evolution and explores their place in our culture. And it expla ...Show more
24 Hours in the Kiwi Bush by Gillian Torckler, Daryl Torckler
$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
Nature's Wildlife Weapons by James Ryan
$11.99 NZD
$19.99 (40% off)
Category: NZ Natural History
To survive in the wild, all animals need a natural form of defence against predators. Using their teeth, claws, horns and antlers to defend, fight and hunt, these incredibly powerful creatures do whatever it takes to stay alive. Join twelve-year-old author James Ryan as he shares a bunch of surprising, ...Show more
The New Zealand Night Sky by Alistair Hughes
$27.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
The night sky in Aotearoa New Zealand is not only spectacular but it's different from the rest of the world. Explore the constellations, planets and galaxies above us while learning more about Māori astronomy and the inspiring New Zealanders who have made famous discoveries about the exploration of spac ...Show more
24 Hours on the Kiwi Seashore by Gillian Torckler, Daryl 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
A First Book of New Zealand Backyard Bird Songs
$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
Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica (Continents Uncovered) by Rob Colson
$24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Series: Continents Uncovered
Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continents of Australia and Antarctica, and in Oceania! Uncover the unique features of Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Oceania, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit these continents. Ex ...Show more
Coo Coo Kereru by Terry Fitzgibbon
$14.99 NZD
$24.99 (40% off)
Category: NZ Natural History
A familiar sight in the bush as well as urban areas, the kererū has achieved an iconic status, with images gracing everything from postage stamps to paintings, and is the current winner of New Zealand Bird of the Year. In "Coo, Coo Kererū" award-winning author and illustrator Terry Fitzgibbon’s beautifu ...Show more
Family of Forest and Fungi - He Tukutuku Toiora by Valetta Sowka; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Illustrator); Hana Natalija Park
$23.99 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
How did our Maori ancestors use mushrooms? What are some of the astounding ways that fungi can help us? Why do mushrooms glow? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this book for tamariki about the magical world of fungi. Help your child build a natural connection to the taiao by journeyin ...Show more