Tickets for the Ark: From wasps to whales - how do we choose what to save? by Rebecca Nesbit
37.00 NZD
Category: Environment
A popular science title about conservation. What should we conserve and why in this age of extinctions? Who should get tickets for the ark? Our planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and global conservation efforts are failing to halt th ...Show more
The Earth Atlas by Richard Bonson
37.00 NZD
Category: No Category
Illustrated guide to the formation, geology, and features of planet EarthDelve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What's under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have i ...Show more
Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin
50.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Series: Around the World In 80 Ser.
This beautiful and inspiring book tells the stories of 80 birds around the world: from the Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia which constructs huge, multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to the Bar-headed Goose of China, one of the highest-flying migrants which crosses the Himalayas twice a year. M ...Show more
Fowl Play: A History of the Chicken from Dinosaur to Dinner Plate by Sally Coulthard
45.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard tells the fascinating - and sometimes shocking - story of the domestic chicken. The chicken can fly only a few metres but - somehow - this unlikely evolutionary descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex has conquered the world. Earth is now home to more than twenty ...Show more
The Science of the Ocean: The Secrets of the Seas Revealed by DK
75.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to ocean life and the ocean itselfDive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the seaAn informative and utterly beautiful introduction to marine life and the ocean environment, The Science of the Ocean ...Show more
The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by Derek (ILT) Barrie; Onley Hugh; Heather Robertson
45.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever. The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is a trusted, invaluable reference for lovers of New Zealand birds. Comprehensive and easy to use, this new edition features- 3 ...Show more
Ocean: Exploring the Marine World by Phaidon Editors
100.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Series: Explorer Series
A richly illustrated celebration of the world's oceans and seas through art, history, oceanography, marine biology, and culture The latest instalment in the bestselling Explorer Series, Ocean takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers ...Show more
The Cloudspotter's Guide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
30.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Reading Level: very good
'The clouds are nature's poetry, and the most egalitarian of her displays, since everyone has an equally fantastic view of them. Clouds are for dreamers, and their contemplation benefits the soul. Yet their beauty is so everyday as to be in danger of being overlooked ...' Gavin Pretor Pinney is the chai ...Show more
Otherlands: A World in the Making by Thomas Halliday
30.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Reading Level: near fine
A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERShortlisted for the Wainright Prize'The best book on the history of life on Earth I have ever read' Tom Holland'Epically cinematic... A book of almost unimaginable riches' Sunday TimesThis is the past as we've never seen it before.Otherlands is an epic, exhilarating jour ...Show more
The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker
70.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature's soundsThe natural world teems with remarkable conversations, many beyond human hearing range. Scientists are using groundbreaking digital technologies to uncover these astonishing sounds, revealing vibrant communication among our fellow creatures acro ...Show more
The Hidden Histories of Flowers - Fascinating Stories of Flora by Maddie Bailey; Alice Bailey
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
The Hidden Histories of Flowers uncovers the captivating history of flowers. From the role of flowers in fairytales, to how they are used for every major and minor event, flowers play an important part in all of our lives. The Hidden Histories of Flowers uncovers the most fascinating parts of a flower' ...Show more
Tree Glee: How and Why Trees Make Us Feel Better by Cheryl Rickman
33.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Tree Glee fuses nature writing and self-help guidance on wellbeing/resilience with scientific details about trees. It combines three growing trends: rising interest in the natural world, practical activities to boost wellbeing/manage mental health and the concepts of rewilding (land and ourselves). Tree ...Show more