Minerals (Rock Explorer) by Claudia Martin
15.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science | Series: Rock Explorer
Did you know that if you pass electricity through quartz, it shakes at a regular pace? That is why many watches contain a tiny quartz crystal, to keep them ticking evenly. And did you know rhodium is far more expensive than gold? It is used in cars' catalytic converters, which cut down the pollution fr ...Show more
Gems (Rock Explorer) by Claudia Martin
15.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science | Series: Rock Explorer
A gemstone is a mineral or rock that is sparkling or colourful. Most gemstones are minerals which form in the ground as rock heated in the Earth cools down. As minerals grow, they make regular shapes called crystals. With stunning photographs and easy-to-follow captions, this book explains how different ...Show more
Rock Collecting for Kids by Dan R. Lynch
25.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
Rock collecting is for everyone Nature's treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents a children's introduction to our amaz ...Show more
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth by Rachel Ignotofsky
35.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water--from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science. Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Wo ...Show more
Sustainability by Cara Acred
30.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
With our planet's resources dwindling, sustainable living is an increasingly debated topic. In essence, sustainability is about balancing our lifestyle with Earth's resources to keep the environment healthy and minimise our impact. This book looks at both issues and solutions, exploring our consumption ...Show more
Volcanoes (Geographics) by Izzi Howell
25.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science | Series: Geographics
Learn about volcanoes around the world and see how they are created. Discover what happens during a volcanic eruption and the deadly risks of getting too close. Find out about the role of volcanoes in the rock cycle and how they affect tourism, farming and renewable energy. Geographics is an engaging s ...Show more
The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth by Rachel Ignotofsky
30.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
An illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science. Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet work ...Show more
Rock Spotter by Dan Green
25.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
What is the toughest mineral on Earth? What are meteorites made of? Which rock forms long, hairlike strands? Learn how to find and identify different rocks, minerals, and fossils with this handy spotters guide. Search for precious metals, compare different rocks from all over the world, and identify eve ...Show more
Out of the Ice: How Climate Change Is Revealing the Past by Claire Eamer
42.00 NZD
Category: Environmental Issues
As climate change is warming our planet, the ice in Earth's cryosphere is melting - from glaciers to mountain top patches to permafrost. An unexpected result of this melting has been the discovery of artefacts that were long preserved in the ice's depths. Tools, clothing and, perhaps most remarkable, hu ...Show more
The Ecology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
40.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science | Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains over 85 of the key ideas, movements, and acts that have defined ecology and ecological thought. The book has a simple chronological structure, with early chapters ranging from the ideas of classical thinkers through to attempts b ...Show more
This Book Will (Help) Cool the Climate by Isabel Thomas
20.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science
Discover how YOU can cut stinky fumes, and tread more lightly on the planet. Become an eco-warrior, not an eco-worrier, with 50 practical tips to really make a difference! Our planet is in peril and it needs your help! But the good news is that there are loads of easy ways that you can make a differenc ...Show more
Climate Change (DKfindout!) by Maryam Sharif-Draper
16.00 NZD
Category: Earth Science | Series: DKfindout!
Understand the facts about climate change and discover what we can do to improve the human impact on our environment. In 2019, kids around the world are going on strike for the future of the planet, and for their own futures. The British and Irish governments have become the first in the world to declar ...Show more