SCIENCE - Birds

Winner of the Non-fiction Category of the New Zealand Post Book Awards 2010. Every year in March thousands of godwits leave New Zealand and fly almost 17,000 kilometres to Alaska, where they mate and raise new godwits, and then turn around and fly all the way back to New Zealand. This is the story of two godwits whose flight in 2007 was tracked using transmitters. Millions of people watched their progress on the internet. A male bird named E3 mysteriously turned back when he reached Papua New Guinea and then he ceased to transmi... read more

Maria Gill explains the important work Operation Nest Egg plays in preserving New Zealand's national icon. With full support from the BNZ, she explains why and how Operation Nest Egg came into being, the roles different institutions play in the ONE programme. Also contains information about the species' of kiwi, kiwi centres, island and mainland creches, predators and pests of kiwi and what methodologies are being used to lessen or eradicate that threats, and how Kiwi children are involved in the programme.

Desribed as 'grey ghosts' because they are seldom seen in New Zealand forests, Kokako are known for their incredible song. This book delves into their world - one preyed upon by predators in a shrinking habitat. it tells the remarkable story of hoe the Kokako, New Zealand's last remaining species of wattlebird, is being saved. Well known author Maria Gill sets the scene, locating where Kokako are found in pockets of North Island forest and one island deep in Fiordkland in the South Island. Thanks to the Kokako Recovery Group, matin... read more

This fun and educational book features dozens of vibrant illustrations by talented artist, children's book writer and bird fanatic Dave Gunson. Over 50 of our most interesting and most loved native and introduced birds have been illustrated especially for this book by Dave. Each page features one large illustration of a bird and 100 words of text. All About New Zealand Birds is an ideal introduction to many of the birds of New Zealand for people of all ages. Accompanied by fascinating - and often humorous facts about physical chara... read more

This is a picture book presenting the life of penguins in a fun way for the 4-6 age group, using charming cartoons, rhyming verse and full-colour photography. This first title in New Holland's I Am A... series introduces penguins - not only those found in New Zealand but also those found overseas, including Australia and South Africa, making this a title with international potential. The basic aspects of habitat, hunting, social behaviour, breeding and relations with humans are covered at an easy-to-grasp level, presented in simple... read more

Our national symbol explored. From NZ Wild series.

A fantastic learning tool for teaching children 5 to 8 years about one of New Zealand’s well-known Pukeko birds. Found in rural and urban areas, the pukeko’s story is one of amazing adaptability. This book tells the reader about where pukeko stand in the bird world, how they look after their eggs and then raise their babies, family groups, what different behaviours mean, where they live and what we can do to help preserve these colourful birds.

This book is presented with the help of the World Wide Fund for nature. It provides information on amazing species that live and breed right here in New Zealand. Paperback

See The Life cycle of the Kiwi come alive in stunning images and educational text

Although ungainly in the air, pukeko are a common sight poking around near the swamps where they make their homes. Did you know that a female pukeko will choose the best-looking nest in which to lay her eggs even if there are already eggs in it? This fascinating look at our swamphen's lifestyle and habits is accompanied by wonderful photographs and illustrations.

A series of statements covering different aspects of what makes up a bird, in an effort to find out exactly what a bird has that is unique.

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The building blocks of scientific knowledge This series of eight books provides the basis of scientific knowledge with clear, detailed explanations of the major concepts. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary and an index.

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We may never know, but if you'd like to know why eggs developed at all, you'll love this egg-citing book! Egg-splore the fascinating, intimate world of the egg with this fun-filled introduction to one of the building blocks of life. Beautiful, detailed illustrations accompany humorous text packed full of egg-straordinary facts. Then continue your egg hunt with the recommended books and websites included in the resource page. It's an egg-ceptionally good time!

Hens lay beautiful eggs, sunbathe when it's warm, play in the dust and roost in the henhouse - and they dance too! This non-fiction title for developing readers features text and illustrations that encourage children to learn about the world as they learn to read. It contains a section at the back of the book with extra information, different breeds of hens, an index, and author and illustrator biography.

In Sea and Shore Birds, David Medway introduces the reader to birds commonly seen by those who visit our coastal areas such as the Pied Shag, the Variable Oystercatcher and the New Zealand Kingfisher. He provides information about the identifying features of the birds, their distribution and habitat throughout New Zealand, their behaviours and what foo they eat and their breeding cycles. David Medway is the President of the NZ Ornithological Society.

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Bird’s-eye View reveals what 13 New Zealand birds see in their natural environment. You will be astounded to discover the range of visual functions a bird has compared with what a human can see. By using the latest avian-vision research, the bird’s-eye view is shown in a series of stunning panoramic images. Bird’s-Eye View provides an entirely new perspective on the way birds live. First published June 2006

Small format. A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand's land birds. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which New Zealand Bird? These little books have been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick identification of New Zealand land birds, these new mini guides are appealing and easy to use.