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

$55.00 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, Daryl Tockler

$19.99 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: near fine

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 am ongst 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 | Reading Level: near fine

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 Botanist's Notebook by ERIC GODLEY

$65.00 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

BOTANISTS NOTEBOOK by Eric Godley, paperback. This book brings together for the first time more than 70 of Eric's popular botanical essays, each with carefully chosen illustrations. They cover topics as diverse as: native mistletoes; why plant names change; pohutukawa and rata; flowers and pollination; fruits and seeds; related plants in South America; plants of our southern islands; naturalised plants; and, Maori words in plant names. Each easily-digested article will give the reader a fresh insight into the botanical world that surrounds us all. Eric Godley has wide research interests. In particular, he has published extensively on the reproductive biology of the native flora, the biogeography of southern temperate floras, and botanical history. He has also used his broad knowledge of botany to encourage public interest in plants by contributing regularly to magazines such as The New Zealand Gardener from which most of this book' s essays are sourced. Dr Eric J. Godley OBE, Hon. DSc (Cantuar), FRSNZ, AHRNZIH has made a sustained and distinguished contribution to New Zealand botany. After completing degrees at Auckland and Cambridge he spent most of his career as the Director of the Botany Division of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Under his leadership, the Division greatly expanded its research and extension programmes, established a network of regional stations, and became New Zealand's principal centre for research on native and naturalised plants. ISBN: 9419479003343 Title: BOTANISTS NOTEBOOK Author: GODLEY ERIC Year: 2006 Format: PAPERBACK  Pages: 234 Dimension: 210mm X 147mm ...Show more

A Continent on the Move by Ian J Graham (Editor-In-Chief)

$64.99 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

This award-winning book explores the dynamic worlds of New Zealand and the submerged realm of Zealandia, their natural geological wonders, bounties and dangers. In acknowledging the achievements of New Zealand's geoscientists, from the founding of the country through to the present day, the book shows h ow geoscientific research can promise a safer and more comfortable existence for all. Written in a relatively non-technical but scientifically literate style, the book contains more than 700 stunning photographs and images that allow readers of all backgrounds to readily grasp the scientific concepts and issues relating to New Zealand's geological history and resulting landforms. On a different level, the book provides a fascinating insight into the changing landscape on and surrounding the islands of New Zealand through the eyes of geoscientists. Retaining the key ingredients of the first edition and updated throughout with respect to recent scientific advances, this Second Edition contains new articles and references to the devastating 2010-11 Canterbury earthquakes and recent volcanic eruptions. As well, there are new sections on the topical subjects of mine safety, fracking, deep-sea exploration and drilling, ocean warming, responding to climate change, designing safer foundations, megathrust earthquakes, frontier minerals, and slow landslides. ...Show more

A Field Guide to the Birds of New Zealand by R.A. Falla, R.B. Sibson, & E.G. Turbott

$18.50 NZD

Category: NZ Natural History

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