Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori; Lucille Clerc (Illustrator)
49.99 NZD
Category: Natural World | Series: Around the World In 80 Ser.
Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. In Around the World in 80 Trees, expert Jonatha ...Show more
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: The Untold Story of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte
24.99 NZD
Category: Natural World | Reading Level: 4 Science
66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today a new generation of dinosaur hunters, armed with cutting edge technology, is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs created a hugely successful empire that lasted for around 150 million years.In this hugely ...Show more
Spying on Whales - The Past, Present and Future of the World's Largest Animals by Nick Pyenson
25.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. We have hunted them for thousands of years and scratched their icons into our mythologies. They simultaneously fill us with waves of terror, awe and affection - yet we know hardly anything about them ...Show more
Forest Walking Among Trees by Matt Collins; Roo Lewis
42.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been. Journeying across the continents, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-da ...Show more
Forces Of Nature by Brian Cox
22.99 NZD
Category: Natural World | Reading Level: very good
Sunday Times Bestseller A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions. How did life on Earth begin?What is the nature of space and time?What are the chances that we will discover ...Show more
The Deep by Alex Rogers
37.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
There's so much we don't know about what lies deep beneath the ocean's surface - and the time to find out is growing increasingly precious . . . Professor Alex Rogers is one of the world's leading experts in marine biology and oceanology, and has spent his life studying the deep ocean - and in particul ...Show more
Europe: A Natural History by Tim Flannery
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural World | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction
It is hard to overstate just how unusual Europe was towards the end of the age of the dinosaurs. It was a dynamic island arc whose individual landmasses were made up of diverse geological types, including ancient continental fragments, raised segments of oceanic crust, and land newly minted by volcanic ...Show more
The Book of Bees by Piotr Socha; Wojciech Grajkowski
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.
The Hidden Life of Trees (Illustrated Edition) by Peter Wohlleben
55.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
In his international bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers? eyes to the wonders and amazing processes at work in the forest. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before. With compelling selections from the original book a ...Show more
The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination by Richard Mabey
49.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
In Richard Mabey's characteristically lyrical and informative tone, The Cabaret of Plants explores plant species which have challenged our imaginations, awoken that clichéd but real human emotion of wonder, and upturned our ideas about history, science, beauty and belief. Picked from every walk of life, ...Show more
Vulgar Wasp by Lester Phil
30.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
They're ranked one of the world's worst invasive species. They're often described as pure evil. People use petrol bombs, flamethrowers and shotguns on them in acts of vengeance. Wasps are feared and hated by many of us, with good reason - they sting. For anyone who is allergic to their venom, a sting ca ...Show more
World's Best Birdsongs: The Songs and Calls of 80 Iconic Species by Hannu Jannes
26.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
Listening to birdsong provides a huge amount of pleasure to people all around the world, but which species are the most melodious and produce the best songs? Hannu J nnes has created this beautifully illustrated and very useful book and App combination, bringing together 70 species with the most remar ...Show more