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MANGROVEBy Glenda Kane & Lisa Allen. 0.40kg, Hardback, 250mm x 245mm. Reissued 2021. (First Published 2007)
If you take the track past the big white shack
to the tidal flats where the mud is black
If you sneak to the left between the tides
you’ll find the place where mangrove hides.’
Mangroves aren't the most glamorous of trees - with squelching mud and the pong of decaying organic matter breaking down. Yet they have a critically important part to play in keeping our ocean and coastal areas healthy.
Explore the life cycle of a mangrove, told from the mangrove's perspective. From the other animals that rely on mangrove, to the impact of humans, to the 'birth' of a new tree, the magnificence of the mangrove shines through.
NZ$25.00 + Delivery
24 HOURS ON THE KIWI SEASHOREBy Gillian & Darryl Torckler. 0.16kg, Softback, 230mm x 210mm, Colour Photographs. 2020.
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 bottlenose dolphins and jellyfish.
Let Gillian and Darryl Torckler guide you on an immersive journey into the intimate world of our seashore life, featuring fascinating facts and stunning photography.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
GOLDEN EYESBy Kelly Lynch. 0.20kg, Softback, 260mm x 190mm, Colour Photographs. 2020.
The almost true story of an Auckland bird family.
Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food.
Learn all about the habits and behaviour of the yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho and what you can do to help protect these rare and special birds.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
THE DOTTERELS' LAST STANDBy Sue Newman. 0.43kg, Softback, 210mm x 260mm, Colour Illustrations. Reprinted 2017.
The almost true story of an Auckland bird family.
The story is based on an actual event when a small group of nesting NZ Dotterels held up the building of a new busway by the Auckland Harbour Bridge motorway.
The confrontation with a bulldozer provides the climax to the story and a helicopter, the solution.
But before this, a young pair of birds travel around the landmarks of Auckland and face situations which graphically illustrate their challenges for survival.
Intricately drawn fact files add details about the New Zealand Dotterel and the iconic Auckland landmarks and activities themselves.
NZ$23.00 + Delivery
WHY IS THE LAKE SO BLUE? A Children's Guide to New Zealand's Natural WorldBy Simon Pollard. 0.43kg, Softback, 220mm x 260mm, Colour Illustrations. Published 2018.
Why is our place magic? Why are its islands shaky? Why are our mountains tall and our forests green? Why are some lakes so blue? What happens below the waves? Who used to live here? What changed when mammals arrived? What happens in the dark?
In this fun-filled, fact-rich book, award-winning science writer Simon Pollard shares the magic, secrets, mysteries and marvels of Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural world.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
TOHORAThe Southern Right Whale
By Ned Barraud. 0.22kg, Softback, 230mm x 295mm, Colour Illustrations. Published 2019.
Once, 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 early whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction. In the 20th Century, however, it became a protected species, and once commercial whaling was virtually stopped, the Southern Right Whale made a comeback.
This is the moving story of Tohora, and is a heartening and optimistic tale for every New Zealand child.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
ADVENTURES OF TUPAIABy Courtney Sina Meredith & Mat Tait. 0.73kg, Hardback, 260mm x 320mm, Colour Illustrations. Published 2019.
The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa.
Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator. Join him as he meets up with Cook in Tahiti and sails as part of the crew on the Endeavour across the Pacific to Aotearoa. Witness the encounters between tangata whenua and the crew as the ship sails around the coast, and discover the important role Tupaia plays as translator and cultural interpreter.
Written in dramatic prose and verse by Courtney Sina Meredith and stunningly illustrated in graphic style by Mat Tait, this is an essential book for all New Zealanders.
NZ$35.00 + Delivery
ROCK POOLSA Guide for Kiwi Kids.
By Ned Barraud. 0.22kg, Softback, 230mm x 295mm, Colour Illustrations. Published 2019.
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-tide wonderlands. All of the common creatures from New Zealand seashore, including crabs, sea anemones, starfish, barnacles and shrimps, and many more, feature in this fantastic book, which cannot help but delight and encourage children to interact with the natural world.
A stunningly illustrated guide to New Zealand's rock pools, for all kids aged 5-10 (and their parents).
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
FIRST BOOK OF NEW ZEALAND BACKYARD BIRD SONGSWith sound buttons.
By Fred van Gessel. 0.27kg, board book, 195mm x 150mm, Colour Illustrations. Note: Out Of Stock. Reprint due September 2021
Whether you are 5 years old, or 65, it's never too late to get to know the feathered friends in your backyard.
Press the relevant button to hear a burst of each unique bird song, all common in backyards across New Zealand.
If you need a reminder of the remarkable rich song of the Tui, or the whistled warblings of the silvereye, or you cannot identify a bird by sight, it is simply a case of grabbing this book and pressing the button.
NZ$28.00 + Delivery
Note: Out Of Stock. Reprint due September 2021
WHERE IS IT?A Wildlife Hunt for Kiwi Kids
By Ned Barraud . Paperback, 0.21kg, 260mm x 260mm, full colour illustrations. Published in 2020.
A unique ‘look and find’ book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand’s wildlife, with double-spreads of different habitats, including forest, the mountains, the beach, the ocean, estuaries and wildlife sanctuaries.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery.
UP THE RIVER.By Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler. Paperback, 0.18kg, 210mm x 230mm, full colour illustrations. Published in 2017.
Explore the creeks, Rivers, Lakes and Wetlands of New Zealand and discover the animals and plants that live in freshwater habitats. Learn about the amazing journeys of eels and whitebait, secretive birds, and tiny insects that live underwater.
Beautifully illustrated and highly informative, this series of books is aimed at children from pre-schoolers up, and to anyone curious about New Zealand's natural environment.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery.
UNDER THE OCEAN.By Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler. Paperback, 0.17kg, 210mm x 230mm, full colour illustrations. Published in 2014.
Explore the vast ocean, underwater reefs, and the depths of the sea floor and discover some of he creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand:
This beautifully illustrated and highly informative book is aimed at children from preschoolers up, and anyone curious about our ocean and the amazing creatures that live there.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery.
AT THE BEACH.By Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler. Paperback, 0.16kg, 210mm x 230mm, full colour illustrations. Published in 2012.
Explore the sandy beach, rock pools and mudflats around New Zealand's coast & discover the animals and plants that make these different habitats such exciting places to visit:
Aimed at children from preschoolers up, and anyone curious about New Zealand's natural environment. Includes a removable, waterproof, quick-reference guide to common seashore animals.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery.
UNDER THE SEA.By Little Explorers.BoardBook, 0.50kg, 210mm x 225mm, Published in 2019.
UNDER THE SEA is a lively introduction to all types of sea creatures, where children can lift the flaps to learn about all types of amazing animals and the environment they live in. Young readers will be amazed as they find out all about the coral reef, open ocean, endangered animals, shipwrecks, and much much more! This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.
NZ$23.00 + Delivery.
WHITI. COLOSSAL SQUID OF THE DEEP.By Victoria Cleal, 0.40kg, 260mm x 245mm, 32 pages. Published in 2020.
A wonderful illustrated book that dives into the mysterious world of the colossal squid.
Through engaging text and glorious images, it tells the story of a colossal squid’s life, from hatching out of a tiny egg to escaping the jaws of a sperm whale and becoming the world’s biggest invertebrate.
Side topics range from Te Papa’s colossal squid specimen to Maori exploration of the sub Antarctic.
Readers will discover how the squid survives in the deep waters of Antarctica, and will meet other strange creatures that are uniquely adapted to this hostile environment.
This book weaves together scientific inquiry, matauranga Maori and plenty of humour, and shows how all living things are connected – and how we too are part of the natural world.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery.
BUILD THE SHARK By Walker Books, Boxed, 1.16kg, 195mm x 370mm. Published 2018.
32 page book with 35 Model Pieces to build a 76 cm Great White Shark.
With this unique interactive guide to sharks, you’ll build a model of a great white and learn fascinating facts about all kinds of sharks. Which shark can race through the ocean at up to 56 km/h? Why does a great white shark roll its eyes back when it attacks? How does a shark find prey it cannot even see?
Discover the answers to all these questions and more as you build the shark! No scissors or glue needed. (the Pieces slot together). Build a 76cm model of a Great White Shark!
Ages 7 up.
NZ$35.00 + Delivery
SNAPPER By Annemarie Florain, Softback, 0.16kg, 280mm x 230mm. Published 2021. Colour Illustrations
Snapper is the most caught fish species in our warm coastal waters.
We consider them beautiful, both to view and to eat. They’re the fish we love to love.
Yet how much do we really know about them and their ocean habitats? And how can we ensure they continue to flourish in the ocean of the future?
NZ$28.00 + Delivery
BIG BOOK OF BIG SEA CREATURES and some little ones too....By Minna Lacey & Gabriele Antonini. Hardback, 0.79kg, 248mm x 302mm, full colour illustrations and 4 giant fold-outs. Published 2011.
A truly fabulous Usborne publication. Open the giant fold-out pages to discover all kinds of extraordinary sea creatures, from the leatherback sea turtle and great white shark to the biggest animal on earth - the mighty blue whale.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
HOW SHIPS WORKBy Clive Gifford/ Lonely Planet. Hardback, 0.98kg, 285mm x 260mm, full colour illustrations, with Lift a Flap. Published 2020.
Explore the World of Ships inside and Out.
From Dinghies to Freight liners, Pirate ships to Submarines, Rowing boats and Paddle Steamers, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships..
Unforld the Pages and lift the flaps to see ships as you have never seen them before!
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
BIG BOOK OF BIG SHIPS and some little ones too....By Minna Lacey & Gabriele Antonini. Hardback, 0.79kg, 248mm x 302mm, full colour illustrations and 4 giant fold-outs. Published 2011.
A truly fabulous Usborne publication. Open the giant fold-out pages to discover some of the longest and heaviest ships ever built - from powerful battleships and arctic icebreakers to huge supertankers and container ships.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
KNOWLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA. OCEAN.
By DK. 1.32kg, 260mm x 310mm, 208 pages, Colour Photographs, Published 2020.
Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic.
Using 3D illustrations this children's ocean encyclopedia is perfect for home learning and study support. It takes you on a world tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet, taking in marine biology, geography, geology, and ecology. See the sharks, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins, octopuses, penguins, seahorses, and other animals that call the ocean home and learn how their anatomy and behaviour is adapted to deal with a watery habitat.
Discover what lies beneath the waves - from the dramatic landscapes of the deepest trench and the longest mountain range on Earth, to coral reefs and kelp forests teeming with life. Find out, too, about the science behind the seas. How do islands form? What are tsunamis? How can you help with marine conservation?
Beautifully illustrated and packed full of facts. The ultimate reference book for children curious about our planet's watery world!
NZ$52.00 + Delivery
OCTOPUSES.
By Ladybird Expert Book - Helen Scales. 0.12kg, 118mm x 178mm, 50 pages. Published 2019.
Written by celebrated marine biologist and documentarian Helen Scales, Octopuses is an enthralling introduction to these utterly unique creatures, the myths and fiction they have inspired, and what they can tell us about the roots of intelligence.
EXAMINE these crafty hunters of the seabed - shape-shifting, skin-signalling and using complex tools - their remarkable abilities are still being uncovered.
BENDY BODIES, BIG BRAINS
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.
NZ$22.00 + Delivery
SECRET LIFE OF WHALES
By Rena Ortega. 0.62kg, 285mm x 325mm, 48 pages. Colour Illustrations. Published 2021.
Learn how to recognize the different whale species, discover how they evolved and how they eat, sleep and communicate with each other.
Follow them on their long migration journeys around the world, and find out why they sing, how they look after their young, where
in the world to watch them and why they urgently need our protection.
This glorious guide takes you deep beneath the ocean to explore the unseen world of whales.
NZ$32.00 + Delivery
DK POCKET EYEWITNESS SHARKS
By DK. 0.12kg, 95mm x 130mm, 156 pages. Colour Photos. Published 2018.
Incredible shark and sea predator facts in one pocket-sized book
Fast facts at your fingertips and includes pictures to make learning about these extraordinary creatures even more fun.
Did you know that the gentle whale shark has more than 300 rows of tiny teeth?
Or that some hammerheads roam the seas in schools of more than 500 sharks?
This book has profiles of over 170 marine creatures, including sharks and rays, skates, and their relatives.
Find out the secrets of their watery habitat - from where they swim to what they eat - and learn about the conservation efforts underway to protect them.
NZ$15.00 + Delivery
LOOKING AFTER OUR PLANET.
By Usborne Lift the Flap. 0.57kg, 220mm x 280mm, 9 pages. Published 2020.
A bright, impactful book, explaining simply and effectively what's going wrong with our planet and what we can all do to help -
from reducing greenhouse gas emissions and farming responsibly to protecting our forests, oceans and endangered animals.
It sets out why conditions on Earth are just right for life, how our modern lives are putting the planet at risk and what we can all do to work towards a greener future.
NZ$25.00 + Delivery
THE OCEAN BOOK
By Lonely Planet Kids. Hardback. 1.1kg, 235mm x 310mm, 164 pages, full colour illustrations. Published 2020.
How did Earth's Oceans form? Which species were the first to call the Oceans their home?
Dive beneath the waves and explore the diverse habitats and incredible creatures that have evolved beyond our shore.
Discover how humans live and work in, and around oceans, the imapct this has, and ways to protect our oceans for future generations.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
OCEAN ATLAS
By Tom Jackson. 0.64kg, Hardback 240mm x 295mm, 64 pages, full colour illustrations. Published 2020.
In this follow-on to Space Atlas, readers will be taken on a journey across the waves and into the darkest deeps of the ocean.
Covering geography, ecosystems and animals, this book is more than just an atlas of the Pacific, Atlantic and other oceans and seas.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
THE FLAG BOOK
By Lonely Planet Kids. 1.18kg, 240mm x 310mm, 184 pages, with full colour illustrations. Published 2019.
Suitable for children ages 9-12
Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it?
The Flag Book,introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts.
What’s the only country that doesn’t have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii’s state flag feature the UK’s Union Jack in one corner? And what do the 13 stripes of the USA’s Star Spangled Banner represent? You’ll find out the answer to all these and much, much more....
See the other fascinating ways flags are used throughout the world. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like Formula 1’s chequered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the planet’s smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair.
But that’s not all! Travel back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy and have your timbers shivered by the bloodthirsty flags of ‘Black Bart’ Roberts and his fellow pirates sailing the Caribbean!
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
INTO THE DEEP
By Annika Siems & Wolfgang Dreyer, Hardback, 1.23kg, 295mm x 325mm. 95 pages. Published 2019.
Immerse yourself in a strange and beautiful world as you journey from the beach to the depths of the ocean floor. Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a mysterious and astounding world that few people ever get to see. This book merges breathtaking art with the latest scientific research to take readers on a fantastic voyage on the submarine Marine Snow, where they meet blue whales, vampire squid, viper fish, and a giant sea spider.
Learn about bioluminescence, Radiolaria, and coral reefs, and discover incredible facts about the marine world.
Annika Siems’s illustrations vibrate with color and detail, even as they convey the mystery of a place with scant natural light. From the smallest plankton magnified by thousands, to the most enormous whale, captured on a single page. A feast for the eye and the mind, this stunning book helps us comprehend a massive, mostly unfamiliar part of our world, one that flourishes with life and beauty.
NZ$55.00 + Delivery
ATLAS OF OCEAN ADVENTURES
By Emily Hawkins & Lucy Letherland. 0.58kg, 275mm x 375mm, 87 pages, with full colour illustrations. Published 2019.
Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's animal characters.
A natural history lesson in an adventure book, with over 30 scenes to explore, young nature adventurers will find hundreds of things to spot, with facts to learn on every page.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery
THE BIG BOOK OF THE BLUE
By Yuval Zommer. 62 Pages , 0.78kg, 240mm x 350mm, full colour illustrations. Published 2018.
Everything the young oceanographer needs to know, with charming illustrations bringing to life some of the slipperiest, scaliest, strangest, and most monstrous underwater animals.
The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed.
The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life.
Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, perfect for young and curious readers.
NZ$32.00 + Delivery
THE BIG STICKER BOOK OF THE BLUE
By Yuval Zommer. 26 Pages , 0.29kg, 240mm x 350mm, full colour illustrations. Published 2018.
Following on from The Big Book of the Blue comes this sticker activity book that brings the marine world alive in a creative way. Sardine Sid leads readers through the book, explaining more than twenty activities and games as he swims along. With over 200 stickers.
Rich illustrations characterize some of the quirkiest sea-creatures and make fantastic stickers for children ages 4+ to use in their drawings and to complete games and puzzles with.
NZ$22.00 + Delivery
MEET CAPTAIN COOK
By Rae Murdie & Chris Nixon. softcover, 0.19kg, 280mm x 220mm, full colour illustrations. Published 2014.
The story of Captin Cook and his discovery of Australia and New Zealand. Lovely illustrations and a great introduction for younger readers to the English Explorer and his discoveries.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
MAPS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS By Enrico Lavagno Hardback, 1.00kg, 235mm x 300mm, full colour illustrations. Published 2020.
Dozens of colorful, detailed maps are filled with hundreds of illustrated icons highlighting creatures that inhabit the waters of the world from deep-ocean sharks to sea birds that rely on the water to survive.
Also featured are vital vegetation, submerged shipwrecks, and icons representing the myths and legends of the various peoples who supposedly lived by the seas.
Along the surface, readers will explore ports, lighthouses, famous explorers and voyages, old navigation secrets, and more.
Flip the next page from any map and the corresponding icon key explains why these fish, animals, various organisms and more are so vital to the oceans and the seas - and therefore the world.
Young readers will learn about waves and tides, currents and oceanic ridges, and more giving them a complete look at the world's waters.
Each map includes a link allowing kids to download a version of them on computers and tablets to explore even further. Captivating and comprehensive, Maps of the World's Oceans will entice even the most reluctant young explorer.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery
MARINE DIESEL ENGINES ESSENTIALS COLOURING BOOKBy Amanda Swan Neal. Softback, 0.09kg, 280mm x 215mm, 20 pages, Line Illustrations.
Primarily aimed at children, this 20 page colouring book is deisgned to help young people understand how engines work. Broken down into individual sections/ components and systems, this is a good beginning and learning adventure.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
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