100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa by Susan Waugh (Editor)

$45.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History | Series: Ten X Ten Ser.

In this fascinating book Te Papas science team of experts showcase 100 collection objects that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the collection and the museums important ongoing research. Te Papas expert curators and collections managers tell the fascinating stories of everything from the colossal sq uid to the flaming flagfins and from sea spiders to beaver fleas. Since the Colonial Museum opened in 1865 and the first director, Sir James Hector, began collecting items of geological and natural history significance, the collections of New Zealands national museum have become enormously significant not to mention enormous. ...Show more

150 Treasures by Oliver Stead

$89.95 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: very good

For all its 150 years Auckland Museum has been a storehouse of New Zealand's and the Pacific's treasures. Its collections also cover applied arts from around the world, the weird and the wonderful of natural history, stunning ethnographic pieces, art and much more. In this book, a selection of 150 piece s of Auckland Museum's collection are on display. Each piece is accompanied by a lively account of its origins and significance, written by the curators who know these objects intimately. The introduction outlines the Museum's collections and major figures in the Museum's history. ...Show more

24 Hours in the Kiwi Bush by Gillian Torckler

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

When night falls and all is quiet, there is a whole world of activity, deep in the heart of our native bush . . . Get up close and personal with the flora and fauna of our country over a 24-hour cycle. Follow the nocturnal kiwi and weta as they scour the forest floor for food in the early hours; flit a mongst the trees with the tui and kakariki as they announce the arrival of a new dawn. Let Gillian and Darryl Torckler guide you on an immersive journey into the intimate world of our native bush wildlife, featuring fascinating facts and stunning photography. ...Show more

24 Hours on the Kiwi Seashore by Gillian Torckler

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

When the sun rises on the seashore, all manner of creatures emerge from their slumber to see the breaking dawn . . . 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. ...Show more

99 New Zealand Birds by Don Hadden (Photographer)

$32.50 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand by Andrew Crowe

$32.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A go-to, illustrated field guide of edible native New Zealand plants, including a section on poisonous plants. In this useful and attractive book, over 190 trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail with information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised (particularly by Maori), their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with edible plants. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest to trampers, botanists and all who appreciate New Zealand's native flora. ...Show more

A History of Forestry Research In New Zealand by John A. Kininmonth

$55.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A Kea On My Bed by Molly Falla

$15.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A Land of Water: Rivers and Lakes of New Zealand by Pamela McGeorge

$32.50 NZD

$35.50 (8% off)

Category: NZ Natural History

As New Zealanders, we have a natural affinity with water. We regard fishing as a natural right; we view swimming as a life-skill; until recently we would drink unhesitatingly from any back-country stream. Some of our most special memories are of rivers and lakes; hours spent swimming, building dams, cat ching cockabullies, floating downstream on faded lilos.. The waterways of this country are a gift beyond value. Through entertaining and informative essays and over 200 photographs, this book celebrates them in all their forms: clear high-country brook, meandering lowland stream, vast braided river, tiny alpine tarn, impressive glacial lake, serene blue enveloped by ancient forest. First published 2007. ...Show more

A Manual of the Grasses and Forage-plants useful to New Zealand Part I by T. Mackay

$120.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A Naturalist in New Zealand by Mary Gillham

$17.50 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

A Photographic Guide to Ferns of New Zealand by Lawrie Metcalf

$27.99 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

Ferns occur in great abundance in New Zealand - there are nearly 200 native species alone occurring everywhere from the coast through to the country's alpine regions. Then there are the fern allies - including clubmosses and forkferns that have an even longer fossil history than ferns. However, most of the ferns and fern allies described in this guide are the commoner species that are more likely to be seen when journeying around the New Zealand countryside. For ease of reference the common names are highlighted in the text although all species described are listed according to their scientific names so that their affinities with related species may be seen more easily. ...Show more