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Grow: Secrets of Our DNA (PB) by Nicola Davies
22.00 NZD
Category: Biology
Discover the wonders of DNA in a fascinating new book from the creators of the award-winning Tiny Creatures and Many. Earth is full of life All living things grow--plants, animals, and human beings. The way they grow, whether it be fast or slow, enormous or not so big, helps them survive. But growing i ...Show more
The Science of Surfing: A Surfside Girls Guide to the Ocean by Kim Dwinell
21.00 NZD
Category: Sport & Leisure | Series: Surfside Girls
The ocean is packed with plants, animals, water... and science! Ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they explain all about the amazing wonders of the sea, and have a blast doing it. Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon? Can dolphins really "s ...Show more
Sylvia and the Birds by Johanna Emeney; Sarah Laing
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Part graphic biography, part practical guide to protecting our bird wildlife, this remarkable book for young readers and their families is fully committed to detailing the wonders of our native birds, the threats they face and how we can help them. Based on the life of 'The Bird Lady', Sylvia Durrant, ...Show more
World of Dogs: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers by Carlie Sorosiak
33.00 NZD
Category: Animals
Written by bestselling children's fiction author of I, Cosmo (and accidental American dingo-owner) Carlie Sorosiak, this is the perfect gift book for dog-lovers of all ages! Written by bestselling children's author Carlie Sorosiak, this gorgeous treasury of fascinating facts and amazing real-life storie ...Show more
Animals (Our World in Numbers) by .
38.00 NZD
Category: Animals
A fact-packed adventure through the animal kingdom with fun figures and eye-popping numbers. Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become an animal expert. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favourite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderf ...Show more
A First Book of Unique New Zealand Bird Songs by Fred van Gessel
30.00 NZD
Category: Sound Books
Whether you're 5 years old or 65, it's never too late to get to know New Zealand's birds, and learning their songs will open your eyes to a whole new world. 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 specie ...Show more
Bird Atlas (Lonely Planet Kids) by Camilla de la Bedoyere
30.00 NZD
Category: Birds | Series: Creature Atlas Ser.
Take to the skies and meet the world’s most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds and more. Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing surprises, wow-factor facts and a fascinating gli ...Show more
Protecting the Planet: Emperor of the Ice by Nicola Davies
19.00 NZD
Category: Environmental Issues
It’s April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with the help of her mate, she works to protect he ...Show more
Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species by Dr. Michael Leach; Dr. Meriel Lland
45.00 NZD
Category: Biology
An entertaining way for children learn about evolution through the life and discoveries of Charles Darwin. Contents: Introduction - What is Evolution? - Paving the Way for Darwin About Darwin - Who was Charles Darwin? - Darwin in the Galapagos - Darwin and Wallace - Lighting a Fire - The ...Show more
Mega Animals (PB) by Anna Award
15.00 NZD
Category: Animals
Combining easy-to-read text, stunning photographs and 30 colourful stickers, each book in this series is ideal for boosting the skills of even the most reluctant young reader, allowing them to start to discover facts for themselves. Age 3+
Gentle Giant: Wetapunga by Annemarie Florian
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Meet wetapunga, long-time resident of Gondwanaland, Planet Earth. Learn about the modest, unassuming lifestyle of this ancient insect -- what it eats, where it lives, how it keeps safe and defends itself. Intensely rich illustrations and a measured, poetic voice beautifully capture its real-life story. ...Show more
Camp Panda - Helping Cubs Return to the Wild by Catherine Thimmesh
20.00 NZD
Category: Animals
Robert F. Sibert Honor Award winner "Complementing Thimmesh's thoughtful, engagingly written text are many arrestingly adorable color photographs of pandas in training and in the wild. A timely, uplifting story." --Kirkus, starred review From the Sibert medal-winning author of Team Moon and the bestsell ...Show more