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9780143011934
Godwits : Long-Haul Champions order quantity
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Author: Keith Woodley
Published by: Raupo (Penguin)
In Stock: 1
Godwits: Long-haul champions, an enchanting, wonderfully illustrated book by shorebird expert Keith Woodley, tells the miraculous story of the godwits and their migrations - why and how they do it. It follows the birds on their intrepid journeys, examining the places they visit, be it an estuary in northern New Zealand, a mudflat on the Chinese-North Korean border, or a tundra nesting site in Alaska. Woodley, respected godwit expert and manager of the Miranda Shorebird Centre, details the amazing changes these birds undergo before their departure - from moulting into new plumage, to doubling their weight and shrinking non-essential body organs - as well as outlines their array of innate skills in weather prediction and global navigation. Incorporating the author's own eye-witness accounts as well as meticulous research, this tale of navigation and stunning fortitude is written in a compelling yet accessible style that will appeal to ... more
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Insects & Spiders (Know Your New Zealand) order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
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Author: John Early Photographs by Don Horne
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
New Zealand's insects include some of the world's most remarkable, including the giant weta (one of the world's heaviest insects, dating from dinosaur days) and the world's longest weevil. The most iconic, important and prominent species and families feature in this book. The book also features key introduced species and a selection of noteworthy spiders. Written for a family readership and with the novice in mind, the text is light and easy in tone, with simple language, and is accompanied by full-page, full-color portrait photographs. This book is ideal for anyone interested in identifying the insects and spiders in their neighborhood or in the wild.
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9780670045525
Kauri order quantity
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Author: Keith Stewart
Published by: Viking (Penguin)
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As one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the world, kauri is a continual source of awe and wonder. Keith Stewart's book is a tribute to this magnificent tree and its turbulent history. This comprehensive book, covering the complete botanical, cultural and commercial history of kauri in New Zealand illustrates the influence of these mighty trees on the development of our country.

First published September 2008.
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9781877257681
Living with Natives : New Zealanders talk about their love of native plants order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: Ian Spellerberg & Michele Frey (eds) (photography John Maillard)
Published by: Canterbury University Press
In Stock: 1
Politicians, artists, academics, farmers, business people - growing numbers of New Zealanders are committed to a passionate love affair with native plants.
This collection of 44 personal narratives is sumptuously illustrated by photographs by John Maillard, who travelled from Invercargill to Auckland to bring to life contributors' garden stories. Contributors include Peri Drysdale, Jeanette Fitzsimons, Tim Shadbolt, Steven Tindall, and a host of conservationists and gardeners esteemed in their locales.

First published August 2008.
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9781869662059
Native Plants (Know Your New Zealand) order quantity
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Author: Lawrie Metcalf
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
New Zealand has a unique and attractive native plant life that is of interest to everyone from gardeners and trampers to students of botany and ecology.
Lawrie Metcalf introduces a selection of the most interesting, iconic and important New Zealand plants, spanning latitudes from subtropical to temperate, and altitudes from sea level to alpine mountaintop, describing their natural history and distinguishing features. Written with the novice in mind, the text is light and easy in tone, with simple language, and is accompanied by full-page, full-colour portrait photographs.
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9781869620554
Nature GuideTo The New Zealand Forest order quantity
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NZ$ 45.00 each
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Author: John Dawson & Rob Lucas
Published by: Random House New Zealand Ltd
In Stock: 1
Explore New Zealand's lush green interior.New Zealand's native forests are rich and fascinating ecosystems, and the interactions between the various plants and animals are as interesting as the individuals themselves. This book is an ecological field guide.
In one volume, it provides identification for a range of common plants (trees and shrubs, vines and epiphytes, ground plants, fungi, mosses and liverworts) and animals (birds, reptiles, insects and mammals). It also offers insights into the intriguing and vital interactions between them.
Nature Guide To the New Zealand Forest has a user-friendly, colour-coded layout, from the tallest trees to the forest floor. Illustrated with stunning photographs, many of which are beautiful composite shots of several similar species for easy identification, this is a comprehensive and innovative guide to the wonders of the New Zealand forest.
First published 2000.
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9781869661984
New Zealand Birds (All About) order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Dave Gunson
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
This fun and educational book features dozens of vibrant illustrations by talented artist, children's book writer and bird fanatic Dave Gunson. Over 50 of our most interesting and most loved native and introduced birds have been illustrated especially for this book by Dave. Each page features one large illustration of a bird and 100 words of text. All About New Zealand Birds is an ideal introduction to many of the birds of New Zealand for people of all ages. Accompanied by fascinating - and often humorous facts about physical characteristics, habitat, feeding habits, breeding information and more, this book is sure to appeal to the whole family.
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9780790010335
New Zealand Birds in Focus : A photographer's journey order quantity
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Author: Geoff Moon
Published by: Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
Geoff Moon has been photographing New Zealand birds for over 50 years. He has pioneered techniques (including the construction of hides up to 10 metres off the ground) and piqued passions for the recording and conservation of the unique avifauna found in this country. The birds illustrated in this book are, in most cases, species of which Geoff has made an in-depth study, many of them shy creatures that become uneasy at any sign of human approach. He illustrates and the enormous amount of preparatory work he has done before finding the birds to photograph and his immense patience and attention to detail has been rewarded by some never-before-seen images at the time of photography.

Included here is, at the time, ground-breaking information about birds such as the kingfisher, which had never been photographed showing the membrane that flicks over its eye as it enters water to obtain food. Geoff’s work on moreporks was also ... more
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9781869661960
New Zealand Forest Birds and Their World order quantity
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Author: Geoff Moon
Published by: New Holland Publishers (New Zealand) Ltd
In Stock: 1
Drawing on more than 70 years' worth of study in the field - representing literally thousands of hours spent poised behind a 300mm lens - Forest Birds by Geoff Moon presents a visual and written portrait of the most important or characteristic birds of the New Zealand forest. Arranged in taxonomic order, these total nearly 30 species, among them some of the country's best-loved birds such as the bellbird, fantail, kingfisher, kiwi, kokako, morepork, tomtit, kakariki, saddleback, stitchbird and tui. Enriching the photography are Geoff's personal notes, amassed - like his photographs - from decades of observation.
This title is the second in New Holland's series on bird habitats. The first, Wetland Birds, also by Geoff Moon, was published in February 2009.
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9781869662172
New Zealand Insects and Other Creepy-Crawlies (All About) order quantity
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NZ$ 26.00 each
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Author: Dave Gunson
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
Large detailed illustrations of insects, together with hundreds of interesting facts, make this book an ideal introduction to a fascinating topic. Beginning with the parts of an insect, the book describes the life cycle and metamorphosis of insects. With a page of information about each creepy-crawly, read about all kinds of insects from ladybirds to cat fleas, cave wetas to katipo spiders and giant centipedes.
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9781869661977
New Zealand Wetland Birds and their World order quantity
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Author: Geoff Moon
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
A 'lifetime's worth of fabulous bird photography is accompanied by lucid text liberally endowed with Moon's own intimate observations, all collected from more than 60 years experience with New Zealand birds'.
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9781841622729
New Zealand Wildlife : A visitor's guide order quantity
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Author: Julian Fitter
Published by: Bradt Travel Guides
In Stock: 1
Full colour throughout, New Zealand Wildlife provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history of the country's archipelago. Famous for its flightless birds such as the emblematic kiwi and the endangered takahe, it is also home to lizard-like tuataras, giant kuari trees and a rich coastal marine life. Thorough background information on geology, geography and palaeontology is coupled with extensive wildlife and habitat listings. Also included are full details on where to go, along with recommended tramping tracks.

First published 2009.
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9781869418465
Paintings of the Birds of New Zealand : The Art of J G Keulemans order quantity
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Author: J G. Keulemans
Published by: Random House New Zealand Ltd
In Stock: 1
A beautifully packaged giftbook presentation of the famous, iconic paintings by J. G. Keulemans made for Buller's Birds.

The paintings and drawings are accompanied by an expert introduction to Keulemans' work and extended captions to each of the plates.

The fine printing and special quarter binding make this a 'must-have' Christmas purchase.

First published November 2006.
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9781869662615
Penguins of New Zealand order quantity
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Author: Lloyd Spencer Davis
Published by: New Holland Publishers (New Zealand) Ltd
In Stock: 1
New Zealand and its territories are home to a greater number of penguin species than any other region on the planet. Not only are these birds a tourist draw, they are the subject of much ongoing research.
Lloyd Spencer Davis, one of the country's top researchers into penguin biology and behaviour, has written an informative and accessible guide to 12 species, covering all key aspects from their evolution and prehistory to their feeding and breeding behaviour and current conservation issues. Penguin watching is also covered, making this the perfect birdwatcher's souvenir as well as a fascinating primer on these much-loved birds.
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9781869662028
Photographic Guide to Mammals of New Zealand order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Morris R & King C
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
Dop Sept 2008, Auckland
120pp
190mmx95mm
softcover
This new addition to a popular series delves into a fascinating field of New Zealand's natural history. In prehistory, only a few bats, marine mammals and odd quadrupeds constituted our local land-breeding mammals; but today these have been joined by a throng of colonisers. These include several carnivores, rodents, and various hoofed mammals from Europe and North America, as well as several marsupials from Australia. Many are unwelcome: some have decimated native birds and reptiles, while others attack the bush; but all are now here to stay and are worthy of study for their interesting habits and ecological impact. In addition to these land mammals are more than two dozen native species of marine mammal, including dolphins and whales. This account from one of New Zealand's premier mammalogists fills a gap in the market.
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9781869660475
Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of New Zealand order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Geoff & Liz Brunsden
Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd
In Stock: 1
Includes:

  • Colour Photographs illustrating 125 species

  • Compact, easy to use format

  • Description of key identification features


    • Make no mistake about it, this is an excellent little book. Wild Flowers of New Zealand covers over 400 species of flowering plants, both naturalised and indigenous. Many of these plants are weeds to horticulturists, and so the book has two important functions — as a reference text for both wild flowers and our common weeds.
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    		Plant Heritage New Zealand : Te Whakapapa o nga Rakau - Interpreting the special features of native plants order quantity
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    Author: Tony Foster
    Published by: Raupo (Penguin)
    In Stock: 1
    		This book examines the unique characteristics of New Zealand's plants, and what makes them so special. It delves into the origins and evolution of the plants, how they have inspired songs, poems and works of art, Maori myths, stories and proverbs associated with them, and their many uses as a natural resource.
    Part 2 presents a selection of the plants and looks at classification, names, botanical description, traditional and modern uses, cultural heritage and significance to Maori. Tony Foster's stunning photos highlight the beauty of the plants, and assist with identification.
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    		Pohutukawa and Rata : New Zealand's Iron-Hearted Trees order quantity
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    Author: Philip Simpson
    Published by: Te Papa Press
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    		Pohutukawa and rata trees are among New Zealand’s most beloved and recognisable national icons, symbolising summer, nationhood and our unique natural environment.

    Pohutukawa & Rata: New Zealand's Iron-Hearted Trees celebrates these unique trees – their place in the natural world, their importance to Mâori, their role in symbolism, art, and design, and their many remarkable uses - as well as the threats they face today from possums, progress and people.
    Containing a wealth of new research, this book really does contain everything you ever wanted to know about pohutukawa and rata, generously illustrated with over 400 archival and contemporary photographs, diagrams, maps and full-colour reproductions of New Zealand artworks.

    First published November 2005.

    A finalist for the Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2006.
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    		Powell's Native Animals of New Zealand order quantity
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    Author: A. W. Baden Powell Edited by B.J. Gill
    Published by: David Bateman Ltd
    In Stock: 1
    		The 4th edition of this classic work, first published in 1947. It provides a simple ready reference for identifying common New Zealand animals, ranging from the simplest invertebrates through to mammals. The text has been updated and Powell's illustrations have been rescanned from the originals, resulting in high quality reproductions. A unique introduction to New Zealand's fauna.
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    		Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Birds order quantity
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    Hardback
    Author: Geoff Moon
    Published by: Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd
    In Stock: 1
    		New Zealand’s most experienced bird photographer has now produced a splendid field guide to all the birds found on mainland New Zealand. The result of many years’ pain staking fieldwork, the book contains more than 360 photographs, and is the first photographic field guide to the birds of New Zealand. The information in the book includes both common and up-to-date scientific names, together with descriptions of each bird’s habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, voice, food and breeding habits. Where relevant, plumage differences between the sexes are illustrated. A glossary and a helpful section on birdwatching equipment complete an invaluable field guide that no bird watcher, tramper, nature enthusiast or photographer will want to be without.
     
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