Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
26.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A scientific memoir as gripping as any HBO drama series' Kate Kellaway, Observer A dazzling scientific detective story from the ecologist who first discovered the hidden language of trees No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned s ...Show more
The Life of Birds by David Attenborough
42.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough's bestselling classic. BIRDS. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightn ...Show more
Night Owls and Early Birds - Rhythms of Life on a Rotating Planet by Philippa Gander
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural World | Reading Level: near fine
How the rotations of planet Earth shape the lives of humans and other animals.Horseshoe crabs and hibernating squirrels. Jet-lagged pilots and space station astronauts. Night owls and early birds. All of life is profoundly shaped by the daily, monthly and yearly cycles of planet Earth.This book takes th ...Show more
The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker
69.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
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
Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life by MONTGOMERY
33.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
For centuries, agricultural practices have eroded the soil that farming depends on, stripping it of the organic matter vital to its productivity. Now conventional agriculture is threatening disaster for the world's growing population. In Growing a Revolution, geologist David R. Montgomery travels the wo ...Show more
The Meaning of Trees - The History and Use of New Zealand's Native Plants by Robert Vennell
55.00 NZD
Category: Natural World | Reading Level: very good
A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally uni ...Show more
Deep Water: The World in the Ocean by James Bradley
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Through history, science, nature writing, and environmentalism, Deep Water invites you to explore the deepest recesses of our natural world. 'Teeming with mysteries, wonders and heartbreaking facts, this beautiful, lucid hymn to the sea is a reminder of what we still have, what we stand to lose, and why ...Show more
Meeting with Moths: Discovering their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives by Katty Baird
45.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Why do butterflies bask in the limelight as mood-lifting colourful insects associated with bright flowers and sunny days, when the near-identical moths are relegated to be cast as their drab and dowdy, at best ignored, cousins? ‘Moths are some of the most stunning and diverse insects on our planet. The ...Show more
Rooted - Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
34.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Deepen your connection to the natural world with this inspiring meditation, "a path to the place where science and spirit meet" (Robin Wall Kimmerer). In Rooted, cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics, and earth-based cultures across the world have procl ...Show more
The Deck of Mushrooms: An illustrated field guide to fascinating fungi by Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
34.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
Fungi are eternally mysterious and truly unique. The Deck of Mushrooms is your essential introduction to some of the world's most interesting fungi.From the delicious Shiitake and the deadly Death Cap, to mushrooms of the magical variety and bioluminescent beauties, The Deck of Mushrooms features 52 bea ...Show more
50 Great Trees of the National Trust (HB) by Simon Toomer
21.99 NZD
Category: Natural World | Series: The\National Trust Collection
Presented in a beautiful quarter-bound hardback format and aimed at a general audience, this engaging book presents a selection of remarkable trees in the care of the National Trust.Throughout human history, trees have occupied a role that is central to our existence - providing timber to build our home ...Show more
Rewilding the Sea: How to Save our Oceans by Charles Clover
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
A landmark, inspiring book showing that the best way to protect our seas is to stand back and let nature repair the damage, from the Co-founder of Blue Marine Foundation and one of the leading figures in marine conservation.'A game-changer!' - Margaret Atwood, Twitter'Desperately needed' - Isabella Tree ...Show more