Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

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 its environments and protected by its isolation. Encounter New Zealand's incredible wildlife in this spectacular visual exploration. Journey through ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms. Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures. In this magnificent companion volume to Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop weaves a compelling visual narrative of our land, our people and our wildlife - past, present and future. ...Show more

Animal Olympics by Carron Brown

$23.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Roll up, roll up! It's time to take a front row seat at the Animal Olympics. See creatures from across the world compete to win a gold medal in some of the most amazing contests ever. Discover the highest jumpers, fastest swimmers and the highest flyers in the animal kingdom.

Animal (DK Eyewitness)

$10.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Discover how birds, bats and insects have all evolved different ways to fly. Find out how penguins survive the harshest weather conditions not he planet. See how animals use colour to attract mates, ward off predators, and hide from prey. What will you Eyewitness next? Visually stunning and packed full of facts, DK Eyewitness books are perfect for school projects and home learning. ...Show more

Reptiles and Amphibians (DK Find Out!)

$10.00 NZD

Category: Animals | Series: DK Find Out!

Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa by Sarah Ell

$25.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

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 inating creatures - birds, insects, reptiles and plants - are told in an entertaining and accessible style, drawing on first-hand accounts and supported with useful illustrations. It draws on accounts of their demise, and of the social climate in New Zealand in which these extinctions occurred. Illustrated with line drawings by Phoebe Morris, and written in a relatable style, this is perfect for 8-12 year olds, telling true stories about the species and the people involved in their extinction and/or recovery. Featured species include those which are long gone - New Zealand's dinosaurs, penguins and pelicans, and the giant gecko; extinctions since the human habitation of New Zealand, including the moa, piopio, huia and laughing owl, and native fish the grayling; species which were lost and found - the takahe, taiko, Tecomanthe speciosa and the weevils of Canterbury; and those at risk of extinction and how it came to this - kakapo, kaki, Maui's dolphin, kauri and whitebait. ...Show more

On the Brink: New Zealand's Most Endangered Species by Maria Gill

$28.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

Discover our most threatened animals in New Zealand. From the beautiful forest ringlet butterfly to the down-right ugly southern elephant seal, the cheeky kākāpō to the super-sensory-powered ambush hunters the great white sharks. Every one of the unique species in our waters and on our land is threaten ed by predators, land changes, pollution, and other human-induced disturbances. As well as finding out how unique these animals are, you’ll read what  is harming them, and most importantly what we can do to help them. ...Show more

Horses & Ponies (100 Facts) by Richard Kelly

$8.00 NZD

Category: Animals | Series: 100 Facts

100 Facts Horses and Ponies is bursting with fantastic images, fun activities and amazing facts. Kids learn more easily with bitesized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice 100 Facts Horses and Ponies includes key topics about these hooved mammals in simple numbered facts. Every page features beautiful illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This non-fiction title is a perfect horse book for kids aged 7+ who want to learn more about these majestic animals. ...Show more

Oceans (DK Findout!)

$18.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans. Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and u ncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy per cent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colourful coral. The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. ...Show more

Animals by Susan Martineau

$15.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Explore the link between humans and the animal kingdom! From food chains to endangered species, a curious pack of fascinating facts and figures is now at your fingertips. Discover why isolated islands shelter unique species, where the fastest creatures live and how deep ocean creatures can really go. Wh at you learn might just stay with you for the rest of your life. The wide world awaits! ...Show more

Poodunnit by Hannah Wilson

$15.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Do you know your dung from your droppings--and poodunnit? Learn how to track animals by their poop, footprints, and more Get the scoop on poop--discover whodunnit with Poodunnit Can you tell the difference between the delicate droppings of a deer and the smelly scat of a fox? Did you know that a whale 's poo is orange--or which dung can be burnt for fuel? Can you identify which creatures have been in your backyard? Find out in the ultimate detective guide to animals around the world--camels in the desert, polar bears in the Arctic, jaguars in the Amazon rainforest, fish in the ocean, and so many more Read the clues and guess which animal made what, then turn the page to find the answers--you may be surprised at the animals you discover. Fun illustrations and photos; clear, humorous text; and "scat stats" with essential facts, make this the perfect book for kids curious about the animals around them. ...Show more

Mammals! Explorer by Nick Forshaw

$25.00 NZD

Category: Animals

Be on the look-out for the wildest mammals with Agent Osprey as she explores the animal kingdom in search of all things fierce and friendly! Mammals! includes a 1.8-metre-long timeline, featuring over 100 mammals from their first known forms through to their living descendants and a fascinating journal that looks into how they have survived and thrived. Mammals! is the latest entry in the Explorer series from What on Earth Books. Bugs! and Dinosaurs! are winners of a Parents' Choice Silver Award 2018.  ...Show more

New Zealand's Backyard Beasts (PB) by Ned Barraud

$20.00 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

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 the ir life? That bumblebees have smelly feet? That some species of stick insect are all female? Or that earwigs don't actually crawl into ears? In New Zealand's Backyard Beasts, children (and adults) can learn to identify some of the creatures most commonly found in the backyard. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by informative text and fascinating facts. New Zealand's Backyard Beasts includes bees and wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths, mantises and stick insects and weta (insects), centipedes and millipedes (myriapods), spiders (arachnids), snails and slugs (crustaceans) and more. The book also introduces the magical transformations of complete and incomplete metamorphosis that insects undergo in their lifecycle. From the simply curious to the budding entomologist, New Zealand's Backyard Beasts will please and inform all age groups about the fascinating creatures found in the back garden. Whether just looking at the beautiful illustrations or absorbing the facts, this book is a must for all backyard adventurers. ...Show more