Ultrawild : An Audacious Plan to Rewild Every City on Earth by Steve Mushin
38.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Mind-bendingly original and full of intricate illustrations, Ultrawild is totally unique, containing over one hundred outrageously funny, scientifically plausible inventions for rewilding cities and saving the planet. Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of ...Show more
Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa by Ned Barraud; Andrew Stewart
35.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
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
Patu: The New Zealand Wars by Gavin Bishop
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: 1st
A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin BishopDiscover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in this powerfully told and richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bisho ...Show more
Atua: Maori Gods and Heroes by Gavin Bishop
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books
Gavin Bishop's stunning, once-in-a-generation compendium introduces readers to the pantheon of Māori gods, demigods and heroes, and explores Aotearoa's most exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration. Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Māori people of Aotearoa in this breathtaking, large ...Show more
Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
Annual 2 by Susan Paris & Kate De Goldi (Editors)
45.00 NZD
Category: Annuals
Annual 2 contains all-new material for 9- to- 13-year-olds. The result is a highly original, contemporary take on the much-loved annuals of the past - all in one beautiful package. Alongside familiar names publishing for children - Gavin Mouldey, Sarah Johnson, Ben Galbraith, Barry Faville, Giselle Clar ...Show more
Regions of New Zealand: an Easy Guide by Peter Dowling
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Where are the regions of New Zealand? How did they develop? What makes them special and cool to visit? Through maps, photos, fact boxes and simple text, Regions of New Zealand takes younger readers on a tour from Northland to Southland with fascinating insights into Maori rohe (regions), olden-day provi ...Show more
Queen of the Cosmos - Beatrice Hill Tinsley by Maria Gill; Alistair Hughes (Illustrator)
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Beatrice Hill Tinsley lived every day as if she was on borrowed time. Over her short time on Earth, she was determined to further the world's knowledge of the stars and galaxies. But it was not easy being a female scientist in those times. She would have to make a heartbreaking decision in order to foll ...Show more
Annual 3: A Miscellany from Aotearoa New Zealand by Susan Paris & Kate De Goldi (Editors)
45.00 NZD
Category: Annuals | Series: Annual
A TREASURE CHEST BRIMMING WITH DELIGHTS A unique, entertaining miscellany of all-new material for 9–13-year-olds in one beautifully presented package. Alongside familiar names (Paul Beavis, Giselle Clarkson, Ant Sang, Gavin Bishop, Kimberly Andrews, Tim Denee, Johanna Knox, Dylan Horrocks, Josh Morgan) ...Show more
Mr Kiwi Has an Important Job by Heather Hunt
10.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
A humorous and insightful picture book, the story shows kids how kiwi parents job-share the hatching of their chicks. Relative to their size, female kiwi produce one of the largest eggs in the world, and, after hatching, they are so exhausted they need to leave and rebuild their strength. This is when t ...Show more
We are One: The Spirit of Waitangi by Abel Junior Tutagalevao
42.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
A storybook about introducing the Treaty of Waitangi to preschool, kindergarten and junior primary school children. It celebrates Māori heritage, culture and identity. The language and structure are easy to understand. The book encourages children to grasp the concept of honouring the treaty's spirit b ...Show more
Mangrove by Glenda Kane
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
'If you take the track past the big white shack to the tidal flats where the mud is black If you sneak to the left between the tides you'll find the place where mangrove hides.' Environmental books are more relevant than ever and mangroves are important eco-systems. This book describes the life-cycle o ...Show more