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The moment Dolphin Baby pops into the blue, he swims up, up, up... and takes his very first breath. From then on, the baby calf swims close to his mother's side, discovering all there is to know about life under the sea. Dolphin has lots to learn including making new friends, and catching his first fish, whistling...

Join Skipper L.B. Tross on a seafaring adventure around the coast of New Zealand, where you will learn heaps about our sealife and what threatens it. Inspired by the environmental work achieved by the late great Sir Peter Blake, the Skipper does his best to pass on the legacy - and educate young people about the importance of protecting our oceanic species from human-generated threats to their livelihood. Along the way, you will encounter various species of dolphin, turtle, whale, crustacean and much, much more. You will learn abou... read more

Written with the aim of helping the beginner and intermediate fisher expand their fishing limits, this book features approximately 60 species, all accompanied by a colour illustration. It also includes bag limits, simple recipes for cooking fish, a section on types of rigs, and more.

This fascinating book introduces 11 unique living things that can be seen along New Zealand's coastline. Young readers will enjoy the challenge of guessing the identity of each animal as they read the rhyming poem that gives clues about the mystery creature. This is followed by interesting facts and a question page to test memory skills.

Recent scientific research into Hector's dolphins has revealed that the group of dolphins found on the west coast of the North Island is a subspecies of the predominantly South Island-based Hector's Dolphin. This new subspecies is Maui's Dolphin. This book tells children about the 100 or so Maui's dolphins that are present in the waters between the Kaipara Harbour and Port Waikato. Readers will learn about the Maui's dolphin's life cycle, where it live, how it looks after babies, what they eat, dangers to the dolphin and how we can... read more

Did you know that the royal albatross is the largest seabird in the world? That it can fly for thousands of kilometres with barely a flap of its wings? And that after it takes off on its very first flight, it won't set foot on land for 3-5 years? Find out more about the remarkable world of the royal albatross with easy-to-follow text and magnificent full-colour photographs.

A series of statements covering different aspects of what makes up a fish, in an effort to find out exactly what a fish has that is unique. First published 2007. Shortlisted Non-Fiction Category NZ Post Book Awards 2008.

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

Get Ready to swing through the trees in the monkey house and swim in the aquarium with sea life! These great guides about animals that live in sanctuaries teach young children about endangered species and animal habitats.

Where do sharks lay eggs? What do pups feed on? Find out all the facts about the life cycle of a shark.

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Take the plunge and dive into shark-infested waters! Discover everything you need to know about sharks with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations and hilarious cartoons reveal all aspects of the world of sharks, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.

From the surface of the sea to the deepest depths, meet the amazing, adaptable, and sometimes creepy creatures that live in the different levels of the ocean.

The latest book from award-winning author Mark Norman, in this established and multi award-winning series. The Great Barrier Reef is a giant underwater city, teeming with colourful life. Everything is alive, or made by living creatures. It is so huge it can be seen from space! And the whole thing runs on solar power.

Everyone loves dolphins, they have been the heroes of countless movies, books, and television shows. Dolphins have rescued drowning swimmers and are smart enough to fight off sharks. But don't be fooled, they can also be grumpy loners and have even been known to attack people.

Sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs. Today, there are more than 370 types of sharks in the world - some are ferocious, others are just plain shy. From the huge whale shark to the smalleye pygmy shark, these amazing creatures come to life in this sequel to the award-winning The Penguin Book: Birds in Suites.For ages 5+

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An easy-to-read book for curious kids with interesting facts stories about fascinating dolphins. With colour illustrations, and comprehension questions at the back of the book.

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the awesome octopus in this fun, informative picture book and CD, part of the new "Nature Storybooks" series.Gentle Giant Octopus jets through the water, slides over the seabed, searching for a safe den in which to lay her eggs. Journey with her and discover how she uses her huge tentacles, why she squirts ink and the extraordingary care she takes to guard her babies. "Gentle Giant Octopus" has been re-launched in the new "Nature Storybooks" series with a brand new look and accompan... read more

Diving dolphins, amazing belugas and massive blue whales! Plunge into the ocean and meet some of the most amazing animals on Earth. See whales "fly" through the water, a spotted dolphin and the fearsome "wolf of the sea". Packed with fantastic facts and dramatic, atmospheric photography, Eyewonder Dolphins and Whales is great for homework and projects or just for fun.