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"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. Plagues of locusts. Armies of armyworms. From the beluga whale right down to the killer bee, discover the truth about supercolonies and swarms. Remember: there's danger in numbers! This book takes an in-depth look at the life cycles, breeding and feeding habits of scary creatures that unite en masse to escape or to threaten! "Swarms" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enabl... read more
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From single-cell nasties to dog-bothering fleas, some of these creatures are likely to get under your skin! This book takes an in-depth look at the parasitic nature of microscopic creatures, how they feed, and just why such invisible creatures can be a pest to humans and plants alike. "Scary Creatures: Microscopic Creatures" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how microscopic creatures burrow under the skin and how they destroy crops. The book features ... read more
"Scary Creatures" is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. Where do hyenas live? What do they eat, and how do they catch their prey? Do hyenas really laugh? Who thinks hyenas are scary? This book takes an in-depth look at hyenas, from how these fascinating creatures live and hunt to their relationship with human beings. "Scary Creatures Hyenas" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. This book features: special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the int... read more
Can beetles bury the dead? Why are worms good for the soil? What's inside a termite mound? How safe is a burrow? Dig deep and find out all about the scary creatures living beneath our feet, from worms that help the soil to predators - big and small - that hunt below ground. "Scary Creatures of the Soil" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Its special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance. The book features startlingly re... read more
Why are creatures of the deep scary? Why is the deep so dark? Why do sea creatures glow? Are there really sea monsters? This book explores the ocean depths in search of some scary yet fascinating spectacles, including fish that hunt using bioluminescence, giant squid and entire deep-sea communities that survive despite having no access to sunlight. "Scary Creatures of the Deep" is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal ... read more
Scary Creatures is an entertaining series investigating the more grisly aspects of natural history. Where do lizards live? What do they eat, and how do they catch it? Why are they so fond of sunshine? And is there any reason to be afraid of them? Learn about the many different kinds of lizards that can be found worldwide, and their remarkably varied lifestyles. Scary Creatures: Lizards is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special x-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an... read more
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What is ecology-and how can you help save the planet? Do you know how many litres of water are wasted if a tap drips for one day? Which gases make up the world's atmosphere? Is nuclear power good or bad? Ecology looks at the relationship between living things and the environment. This book shows why we should take care of our environment-and how understanding ecology can help save the earth.
Environmental education programme based on the restoration of a small area of native bush at the Castleton-Reid Reserve, North Shore City, N.Z.
Indexed and scientifically accurate with stunning photographs and illustrations this book is the perfect gift or school project tool.'Every year, the albatross covers a distance of more than 190,000 km. This is equivalent to driving the entire length of New Zealand 84 times.'With a wingspan of three metres, the Toroa, or Royal Albatross, can fly up to 115 km an hour. The Toroa lives for over 60 years, and spends 87 % of its long life at sea. Meet this amazing bird - an important part of New Zealand's heritage - and discover how we ... read more
Book of the Year and Winner of the Non-Fiction section, 2002 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. Penguins have a curious magnetism that compels us to love them. Is this because they seem like us? They walk like us. They dress in tuxedos like us. And perhaps, because of this we think they should act like us. We've created a human image of penguins; cute clones that marry for life and live happily ever after as devoted parents, rearing their families in a world of snow and ice. Lloyd Spencer Davis sets out to dispel the fair... read more
Maria Gill explains the important work Operation Nest Egg plays in preserving New Zealand's national icon. With full support from the BNZ, she explains why and how Operation Nest Egg came into being, the roles different institutions play in the ONE programme. Also contains information about the species' of kiwi, kiwi centres, island and mainland creches, predators and pests of kiwi and what methodologies are being used to lessen or eradicate that threats, and how Kiwi children are involved in the programme.
A must have guide to the whys and wherefores of weather in New Zealand. Sandra Carrod explains winds, clouds, rain, snow and all the other kinds of weather our fair country is subject to. Lots of activities for children to do throughout , as well as explanations of local weather patterns in the context of global concerns. Includes fantastic graphics that make understanding the text easier, accompanied by photographs, diagrams and drawings to further explains her succinct text. First published 2007. SHORTLISTED NON-FICTION CAT... read more
Including a timeline that spans the Age of Dinosaurs through the Age of Change to the Age of Settlement, this book is a superb introduction to the subject of New Zealand's past. Children will learn about extinct wildlife and indentify current endangered species. Terrific illustartions by Dave Gunson along with hundreds of interesting facts, make this an ideal introduction to the fascinating story of New Zealand's extinct wildlife.
From kakapo and kiwi to penguins and albatrosses, New Zealand is host to a spectacular range of birds. This guide is an authoritative and easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand’s best-known bird species. Though free of birding jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on appearance, call, behaviour and nesting details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they see around them, from the backyard to the bush, beach and mountain. Each entry is accom... read more
A Photographic Guide to Mushrooms and Other Fungi of New Zealand
Geoff Ridley (photography Don Horne)
This new addition to New Holland's very popular pocket Photographic Guide series introduces readers to New Zealand's mushrooms and fungi, which number up to some 19,000 species and include extraordinarily diverse types, from the familiar 'mushroom' to brackets, coral and cup fungi and slime moulds. Over a hundred species are presented here, with spectacular close-up colour photographs accompanying each entry. The ideal size for slipping into a backpack when walking through bush and forest, it will appeal to walkers, nature lovers, ... read more
New Zealand is under attack! The 'invaders' of the title are the animals from overseas that have made New Zealand their home - often by human hand and usually with disastrous consequences for the local wildlife. Some of the best-loved newcomers are the worst offenders - cats, mice, hedgehogs, dogs, possums - and between them they have snuffed out untold numbers of native animals and plants. This book dishes out home truths and fascinating insights that will encourage children to take a fresh look at the environment and how to prote... read more
Kiwi : NZ's Remarkable Bird takes a look at this unique creature - its physical characteristics, evolution, life cycle and lifestyle, the hazards it faces and the efforts being made to protect it. Each of the six 'varieties' is described in detail, with photographs and distribution maps. A chapter covers the interaction between kiwi and the people who settled New Zealand, both Maori and Pakeha, and a detailed account of the kiwi recovery programme inspires optimism that this fantastic bird will be around for the new millennium.
