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THE MAGNIFICENT BOOK OF OCEAN CREATURESBy Tom Jackson. Hardback, 0.74kg, 239mm x 310mm, 80 Pages. Full colour illustrations by LVal Walerczuk. Published 2024
Dive into the world's oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures.
Take a journey through oceans and seas to find 36 magnificent marine animals, from the immense blue whale to speedy flying fish. See fierce predators like the great white shark and orca, as well as truly bizarre creatures such as the giant clam and the sea slug.
During your watery adventure you can find out how whales talk to each other, where sea turtles sleep, and how sea stars eat. Marvel at the hooded seal's extraordinary air bag and at the humpback anglerfish's glowing 'fishing rod'. Learn how the sea otter uses a tool to crack open shellfish and why the queen parrotfish is an expert reef-cleaner.
With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.
36 OCEAN CREATURES: Learn about dozens of ocean creatures, from the spiny lobster to the majestic sailfish.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these fascinating ocean creatures to life.
FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of illuminating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal-lovers of all ages.
MAP OF THE OCEAN WORLD: A full-page map shows where each ocean creature is found
NZ$40.00 + Delivery
OUR UNDERWATER WORLDBy Sue Lowell Gallion. Hardback, 0.36kg, 320mm x 130mm, 26 Pages. Full colour illustrations by Lisk Feng. Published 2023
A poetic read-aloud celebration of our planet's underwater worlds, that opens up to create a freestanding globe
The youngest readers are invited to explore and experience our blue planet's amazing underwater ecosystems through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from freshwater ponds to the deepest depths of the ocean, streams, and rivers, to coral reefs and polar waters.
Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to learn about different plants and animals found in various watery habitats across the globe.
This informative homage to our blue planet is sure to inspire readers to go outside, explore the water worlds around them, and to learn more about our planet.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
WHAT A SHELL CAN TELLBy Helen Scales. Hardback, 0.65kg, 260mm x 320mm, 48 Pages. Full colour illustrations by Sonia Pulido. Published 2023
Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales introduces children to the wonders of shells (from seashells to land snails) through the art of observation.
Using a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores, through a richly sensory experience, the incredible diversity of shells around the world and showcases the environments molluscs inhabit.
From what a shell's shape, colour, or texture can reveal about its inhabitant, to where shells are found (from the deepest seas to jungly treetops), with this book, readers can get up close with nature to observe its wonders.
Ages 6-9
NZ$35.00 + Delivery
THE BEACH ACTIVITY BOOKBy Rachel Haydon. Softback, 0.61kg, 200mm x 270mm, 176 Pages. Full colour illustrations by Pippa Keel. Published 2024
The 99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness. Developed to inspire curious young minds to explore and appreciate our beaches, lakes, rivers and streams. It is also designed to be taken out into natural environments and to be drawn and written in.
Written by a children’s learning expert, all sorts of learning styles are recognised, with each activity being open to children who like to draw and those who like to write. The book’s journal-like format and activities that range across the seasons make it a long-term and much-treasured companion. Matauranga Maori.
Matauranga Maori concepts and the theme of nature connectedness are an integral part of the activities.
NZ$35.00 + Delivery
MANGO SHARKS AND RAYS OF AOTEAROABy Ned Barraud. Hardback, 0.42kg, 258mm x 243mm, 52 Pages. Full colour illustrations. Published 2023
The oceans surrounding Aotearoa are home to over a 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.
It explains why these ancient fish and their environments need our kaitiakitanga more than ever.
NZ$35.00 + Delivery
PENGUINSBy Emily Bone. Hardback, 0.17kg, 155mm x 210mm, 320 Pages. Full colour photographs and illustrations. Published 2023
Where do penguins live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food?
In this book you’ll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts about penguins.
This is one of the 80 books in the "beginners Series"
NZ$15.00 + Delivery
LOST AT SEA! SHIPWRECKSBy Ben Hubbard. Hardback, 0.99kg, 283mm x 260mm, 100 Pages. With Flaps and Gatefolds. Published 2023
Enjoy gripping retellings of some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks brought ot life with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises
This is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
DISCOVER OCEANSBy North Parade Publishing. Box Set, 1.43kg, 240mm x 315mm x 68mm. Hardcover Book 45 Pages. Poster and 18 Page Sticker Book, Discovery Kit. Published 2022
A Guide to Our Living Oceans.
The Discover Oceans Box Set provides a valuable introduction to the creatures and mysteries inhabiting this largely unexplored world,
which takes children on a fascinating journey of the earth’s oceans.
Discover Oceans combines Stunning illustrations on a poster wall chart, sticker book, reference book and a discovery kit to help young children aged 6-9 learn all about the oceans.
The included sticker book is also a fun filled activity book designed to fascinate.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery
THE FROZEN WORLDSBy Jason Bittel. Hardback, 0.67kg, 235mm x 285mm. 80 Pages. Published 2023
The astonishing nature of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Polar bears and penguins glide and whales and walruses dive across the pages of this colorful book,
which takes children on a fascinating sub-zero journey of the amazing Earth’s poles.
The Frozen Worlds combines stunning illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts aged 7-9 learn all about the Arctic and Antarctic.
From incredible frozen rivers to Antarctic volcanoes, they’ll discover the incredible secret life of Earth’s polar regions,
as well as which plants and animals live near them, and how they can protect them from the issues facing them today.
NZ$40.00 + Delivery
OCEAN ANIMAL ATLASBy Lonely Planet. Hardback, 1.21kg, 260mm x 285mm. 32 Pages. Published 2022
Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've never seen it before.
Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured tropical fish, long-legged squid and strange bioluminescent creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths.
Beautiful illustrations, dynamic photos and fact-packed text will reveal the lives, habitats and behaviours of these incredible marine creatures.
Fold-Out Maps and diagrams will show where the animals live - both horizontally across the oceans (including migration routes), and vertically from the surface down to the seabed.
Contents Include:
History of Ocean Life, Types of ocean creatures, Marine habitats, Ocean topography, Oceans at risk,
Ocean exploration, Currents, food chains, Ocean water, winds and storms, Seas vs Oceans
Atlantic Ocean, Major Seas (Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, North Sea),
Arctic Ocean, Indian ocean (plus Red Sea and Bay of Bengal), Pacific.
An underwater adventure in a book.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
THE WEATHER BOOK By Lonely Planet. Hardback, 1.20kg, 238mm x 310mm, 184 Pages. Published 2022
A Global Guide to the the Weather and our changing climate.
From the secrets of weather forecasting to discovering 'animal rain', 'ice bombs' and 'ball lightning’, this book is a thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. It also looks at the topics of pollution and climate change - how humans can affect the weather, the impact of global warming and, most importantly, what we can all do to help.
Packed with fascinating facts,stories, photos and illustrations that will bring the extraordinary world of weather to life, making it perfect for budding meteorologists.
NZ$30.00 + Delivery
OCEANARIUM By Teagan White & Loveday Trinick. Hardback, 1.26kg, 280mm x 380mm, 96 Pages. 2021
Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore...
Featuring stunning and Intricate artwork by Teagan White, with expert text by education officer Loveday Trinick (from the National Marine Aquarium, UK), this is a fabulous exploration of the underwater world, and a must-have for any animal enthusiast.
From sandy shorelines to the deepest depths, get up close and personal with giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, majestic manatees and so much more, travel the world from frozen Arctic seas to shimmering coral reefs, and learn why it is so important that we protect our oceans.
NZ$55.00 + Delivery
OCEANARIUM JUNIOR By Teagan White & Loveday Trinick. Hardback, 0.50kg, 185mm x 253mm, 80 Pages. 2024
Welcome to Oceanarium Junior. This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore...
Featuring stunning and Intricate artwork by Teagan White, with expert text by education officer Loveday Trinick (from the National Marine Aquarium, UK).
Walk the galleries to meet deadly sharks, colourful tropical fish, tiny seahorses and enormous whales in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures found in every corner of the ocean. This new edition of the bestselling Oceanarium includes text especially written for younger readers, perfect for children aged 7+.
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
LOOK INSIDE A CORAL REEF. LIFT THE FLAP BOOK
By Usborne. 0.38kg, 200mm x 225mm, 6 pages. Colour Illustrations. Published 2022.
Open the flaps and dive under the waves to see shimmering fish, turtles and rays among the coral.
But this magocal world is in danger and we need to save our Coral Reefs...
NZ$25.00 + Delivery
POCKET EYEWITNESS OCEAN
By DK Books, Softback 0.12kg, 100mm x 130mm. Published 2021.
Nearly 97 per cent of our planet's water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible book on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world.
Discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home.
Find out also about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water..
Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth's oceans in one pocket-sized, easy-to-read guide.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
DK POCKET EYEWITNESS EARTH
By DK. 0.12kg, 95mm x 130mm, 156 pages. Colour Photos. Published 2018.
Find out about more than 180 of Earth's major features.
Bite-sized chunks of information and stunning images help you explore Earth's volcanoes, mountains, rivers, forests, and seas. Chapters, too, on weather and climate.
Packed with profiles on more than 180 of Earth's major features. Get the facts and stats on the Nile, the world's longest river at 6,650 km (4,130 miles), see incredible pictures of giant crystals that weigh 55 tonnes each, and find out about the Mississippi tornado that tossed a train into the air.
NZ$20.00 + Delivery
AWESOME UNDERSEA ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS.
By Vicki Whiting. 0.16kg, 135mm x 210mm, 80 pages. Published 2023.
Dive deep down into the ocean and have a blast solving tons of fun sea-themed puzzles and learning activities!
This on-the-go activity book features dozens of crazy cool secret codes, puzzles, patterns, word searches, and so much more that will keep kids engaged as they play and learn.
Author and former teacher, Vicki Whiting, is the founder of Kid Scoop, an award-winning weekly activity page that promotes standards-based learning.
Parents and teachers around the world use Vicki's fun activities to stimulate academic success and a joy of learning.
With this expansive collection of exercises, kids aged 5-10 will spend hours learning as they complete hundreds of exciting under-the-sea activities!
NZ$16.00 + 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
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$40.00 + 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$25.00 + 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
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