SCIENCE - Nature

The Big Book of New Zealand Wildlife is the most comprehensive collection of birds, animals, insects, fish, plants and fungi available for readers aged 7 to 14 years old. Talented author and illustrator Dave Gunson introduces over 400 species through his incredible lifelike, colourful illustrations - some are in the most interesting poses, too! This wildlife encyclopaedia, in a completely new format to his popular All About series, also introduces children to the mysteries and science of Gondwanaland, and endangered and extinct spe... read more

Get Growing gives people of all ages the gardening basics, as well as fun projects and activies to spark the imagination and cultivate green thumbs. Children don't need to know everything there is about edible gardening to get started. The book re-introduces the idea that food comes from nature - not the supermarket - and the acts of growing, preparing and sharing it can be immensely satisfying. This book is packed with information and ideas for making edible gardening a fun activity that all members of the family can enjoy. ... read more

Including a timeline that spans the Age of Dinosaurs through the Age of Change to the Age of Settlement, this book is a superb introduction to the subject of New Zealand's past. Children will learn about extinct wildlife and indentify current endangered species. Terrific illustartions by Dave Gunson along with hundreds of interesting facts, make this an ideal introduction to the fascinating story of New Zealand's extinct wildlife.

Did you know that the monarch butterfly can fly only after the sun has warmed its wings? Or that monarchs can fly great distances - covering 2000 kilometres in 2-4 days? You will be fascinated by the background story of these beautiful creatures, often found fluttering through our gardens. The Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly comes alive in stunning images and educational text.

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What do sunflowers need to grow? When do the flowers open? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to a sunflower's life cycle.

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This revoltingly fascinating book is packed with disgusting, gross and repulsive things sure to appeal to young readers. Includes disgusting animals, plants, and other creatures to disgusting foods, inventions, and of course a selection of revolting human body bits such as snot, scabs and earwax. Each page includes a revoltingness rating and an intriguing description of the disgusting topic in question, along with photographs and diagrams. Side boxes and a science section on every page give extra angles and valuable educational ins... read more

What is your human footprint? Well, it's 13,056 pints of milk, 28,433 showers, 12,888 oranges, 14,518 candy bars, and $52,972 worth of clothes, all in one lifetime. Makes you want to step more lightly on the planet! This book doesn't preach or judge, but simply shows kids - in an exciting, visual way - how humans interact with the environment and how we can lessen our impact. Astonishing photography captures the full picture of consumption, documenting all the diapers you wore as a baby, the bread you'll eat in a lifetime, and the ... read more

Learn all about volcanoes, from their incredible structure to what happens when one goes bang in this Level 2 DK Reader. Designed for children beginning to read alone, with longer sentence structure, accompanied by colour photographs.

This is a monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to the Earth's natural wonders. 5 years in the making, covering over 5,000 species, "The Natural History Book" is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete survey of the Earth's natural history. Each geological and biological grouping is introduced and explained in an engaging and highly informative way, making it the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for every nature lover. It is packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissio... read more

Part of the "First Picture" series exploring the great outdoors. This work features scenes which show wildlife in their natural habitats, including bugs, birds, flowers, pondlife, trees, plants and animals. It contains simple information and activities to do with the natural world.

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The flip guide features over 60 of New Zealand’s common and striking wildflowers, along with a life-size colour photograph of each flower. The flowers are identified by both their English and Latin names and are grouped in terms of the colour of their petals (orange, yellow, white, blue, purple or red). Many of the featured plants include notes on distinguishing characteristics of the plant and whether or not it is poisonous. As a portable weatherproof guide, it will provide a practical aid to the beginner wishing to correctl... read more

A large-as-life photo guide to the leaves of over 50 common New Zealand native trees and shrubs. Designed for portable all-weather use in the bush or for display as an attractive educational poster. A laminated sheet, similar to a map, folds into a handy size for backpack or car.

A full colour identification guide with lift-out pages containing information relating to identifying native trees in New Zealand.

Andrew Crowe has dedicated this book to all his wildflower loving friends who reminded him that to care for nature one must first fall in love with her. In this latest in his comprehensive range of nature books for New Zealanders he inspires a whole new appreciation for the wild plants with showy flowers that appear in school grounds and on roadsides around New Zealand. Because wildflowers are common and not protected in any way there is no harm in picking any of the wildflowers shown.A quick colour guide to match with the flower y... read more

Arctic Tale accompanies a new Paramount Vantage motion picture from the producers of 'March of the Penguins', a 2005 Academy Award winner. The film, narrated by Queen Latifah, follows the dual drama of Seela and Nanu, a walrus calf and polar bear cub, as they embark on their astonishing journey from infancy to maturity amidst the stark beauty of the Arctic landscape. Protected by mothers who will stop at nothing to ensure their safe passage to adulthood, both cubs romp in their cold playground as ever-present threats of starvation,... read more

Fun things for children to create throughout the year, whether they live in an apartment in the city, a house in the suburbs, or out on a farm. Includes sections on basic gardening skills, creative techniques and craft activities.