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Under the Ocean Explore & Discover New Zealand's Sea Life Ned Barraud & Gillian CandlerUnder the Ocean introduces young children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand.The book describes different habitats: underwater reefs, the sea floor, the open ocean and the deep ocean. Animal...

What makes the little holes in clay banks and bare earth? Why do swamps smell funny sometimes? What's that little lizard sitting on a rock?No matter how crazy or quirky your question - from the WHICH? to the WHAT? to the WHY? of everything - this book has all the answers.Author, illustrator and all-...

How many types of beetle are there in New Zealand?Can bats see in the dark?Which bird is New Zealand's smallest?No matter how crazy or quirky your question - from the WHICH? to the WHAT? to the WHY ? of everything - this book has all the answers.Author, illustrator and all-round clever clogs Dave Gu...

In the garden, creeping along branches, hiding under stones or flitting from flower to flower, a whole universe of creatures is waiting to be discovered.Butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, spiders. what have you found in your backyard? Did you know that chorus cicadas live underground for most of th...

While Alf, the DOC hut warden, is taking a swim, a curious weka steals his precious watch. He must get it back.That evening, Alf thinks up a cunning plan and eventually recovers his watch while also discovering the weka’s treasure pile.Based on a true story, set at Awaroa in the Abel Tasman Nation...

New Zealand’s Backyard Birds is an engaging guide for children on the birds that live in their backyard.Most of the birds we see and hear in our daily lives are those that live alongside us in our own backyards. Some of these might be native birds, such as the tui, korimako/bellbird, kereru and pi...

What New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting about?Rock Pools is a book designed to enhance this experience, with each page presenting an intriguing glimpse into the creatures that inhabit these low-t...

A unique ‘look and find’ book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand’s wildlifeWhat adult does not delight in engaging with a child when reading a ‘look and find’ book. Where is it? is an original take on this concept, a New Zealand wildlife hunt for kiwi kids.Every double-pa...

When night falls and all is quiet, there is a whole world of activity, deep in the heart of our native bush.Get up close and personal with the flora and fauna of our country over a 24-hour cycle.Follow the nocturnal kiwi and weta as they scour the forest floor for food in the early hours; flit among...

Incredible Journeys: New Zealand wildlife on the move Ned BarraudMany New Zealand’s animals make incredible journeys as part of their everyday lives.In this children’s book from leading author and illustrator Ned Barraud, he uncovers the mystery behind New Zealand animal migration and feeding jo...

Most New Zealanders will easily recognise and identify our unique wildlife, whether it's a tree weta, common dolphin or a kiwi.We know quite a lot about them. How and where they live, what they do, what they eat and so on.But what makes them tick?What does an insect's eye actually see?Does an earthw...

Do fish have ears? How many teeth does a shark have? Are jellyfish made of some kind of jelly?No matter how crazy or quirky your question from the WHICH? to the WHAT? to the WHY? of everything this book has all the answers.Author, illustrator and all-round clever clogs Dave Gunson tackles every curl...

Tohora: The southern right whale Ned BarraudOnce, the mighty tohora, or southern right whale, was a common sight in winter off the coast of Aotearoa.But it proved to be an easy target for the 19th-century whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction.In the 20th century, however, it became ...

TV superstar Ant Middleton challenges YOU to supercharge your self-esteem, maximise your potential and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth! You're stronger than you think! Ant’s warm, straight-talking guide is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, ...

A wildlife hunt for Kiwi kids.This is a ‘look and find’ book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand’s wildlife, focusing on wildlife that Kiwi kids will encounter in town.Stunningly illustrated by Ned Barraud, each page illustrates a different urban environment, including a garde...

When the sun rises on the seashore, all manner of creatures emerge from their slumber to see the breaking dawn.Discover the busy ecosystem of our country's seashore over a 24-hour cycle. Observe the seals and yellow-eyed penguins who come ashore to sleep; dive beneath the waves to frolic with the bo...

Graham Minhinnick and Guy BodyWho said Kiwis can't fly? offers young readers a ticket for an aerial jaunt from Cape Reinga to Bluff, taking in many of Aotearoa New Zealand's iconic scenic gems along the way.The book takes you on a soaring tiki-tour adventure story that your children are destined to ...

Who built New Zealand's first car? Or our first aeroplane? Where was our first bread baked?Ever wondered which pie is Aotearoa's favourite? Or our favourite ice cream? Which lake could swallow the Auckland Sky Tower with plenty of room to spare?Wh ere's our longest bridge? Or our shortest river? Wha...

Dictionary of Dinosaurs: An Illustrated A to Z of Every Dinosaur Ever Discovered Dieter Braun A comprehensive alphabetical guide to every dinosaur to have been discovered Find out about every dinosaur that's ever been discovered in this Dictionary of Dinosaurs! From Aardonyx to Zuniceratops, read a...

A comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom, covering fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, birds, and mammals.Plunge into the diversity of the animal kingdom in this Encyclopedia of Animals. Packed with over 250 creatures, readers will examine every one in detail with a natural history expert ...

The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over one 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 e...