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As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In this book he explores the feathers of Aotearoa's native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tin...

A book about birds for New Zealand children by award-winning natural history author/photographer duo Darryl and Gillian Torckler.

The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi. In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover th...

Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan. Slimy, stinky, creepy, crawly and gross. but also a little bit cute! Discover New Zealand's most curious creatures - from Smeagol the gravel maggot, to the walking worm and the dro...

‘A fascinating up-close view of the stages of a honeybee’s life… The drama and suspense are positively riveting‘ New York TimesTake to the sky with Apis, a busy honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life!Follow the extraordinary life cycle of a worker honeybee as she stores honey, ...

A richly illustrated account of the life and work of one of New Zealand’s most iconic artists.Painter, printmaker, teacher, writer and ornithologist, Don Binney (1940 –2012) was a mercurial presence on the New Zealand cultural scene from the time of his meteoric rise to fame in the early 1960s. ...

Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our hearts.The fe...

Why isn't Aotearoa famous for its insects? We have weta that can survive being frozen, weevils with 'snouts' almost as long as their bodies, and the world's only alpine cicadas. There is mounting evidence that insect numbers are plummeting all over the world. But the insect apocalypse isn't just a f...

A portable guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced spiders A portable guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced spiders. This Mini Guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick and accurate identification of New Zealand spiders.

Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide is a stunningly beautiful gift book written by Isabella Tree which tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. It is illustrated in full colour with lino prints and watercolours by Angela Harding (A Year Unfolding) and photographs fr...

Bees need our help. Under threat from insecticides and habitat loss, they're in decline the world over. It's time to show some love to our favourite pollinators, whether by installing a hive in your garden or on your rooftop, or simply by adding more bee-friendly plants to your patch. is the bestsel...

Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that, over two years later, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and snoozed in you...

Force of Nature Te Aumangea o te Turoa, written by David Young and Naomi Arnold, is the inspiring history of New Zealand's oldest independent conservation organisation. Forest & Bird. It has been at the forefront of environmental protection for over 100 years, and to mark their centenary in 2023 thi...

A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to all 141 reptile and amphibian species of New Zealand.High-quality photographs from the author and the country's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species s, whi...

Discover the restorative power of adaptogensIn Nature's Apothecary , Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger provides the solution for stress, anxiety and exhaustion by introducing us to a group of healing herbal ingredients known as adaptogens - plants with health-giving properties.Adaptogens have been sc...

Step into the fascinating world of fungi and discover informative, imaginative and artistic activities for young naturalists everywhere.Following the incredible Fungarium, best-selling illustrator Katie Scott with a deluxe companion activity book, created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gard...

Which nations have launched which animals into space?Which countries have no sea views?Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted?Who is behind the great avocado boom?Where can you hug the world's oldest trees?With infographic maps covering the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight cart...

A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography.From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers.Be captivated by 140 win...

Naturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identificationguide to 267 species of New Zealand's fungi, described at species or genuslevel; perfect for residents and visitors alike.Highquality photographs are accompanied by detailed species s, whichinclude n...

An in-depth look at native and introduced New Zealand trees and all the life that lives and thrives in, on and around the unique environments that they provide. Featuring information about the many fascinating animals, plants and fungi that live within the varied habitats of our trees, including fan...

A richly illustrated, affectionate celebration of Aotearoa's native birds, and the efforts we all make to protect them. New Zealanders love their birds. Each year, thousands of us take part in Forest & Bird's campaign to bring awareness to the challenges these feathery friends face and to see who co...

The Botanical Shoes: A Whimsical Journey in WatercolourStep into The Botanical Shoes, a whimsical watercolour collection of fantastical footwear by best-selling artist and author Billy Showell.Each shoe, composed of vibrant blooms and delicate leaves and accompanied by thought-provoking poetry and p...

This book is a photographic tribute to the beautiful but little-known world of New Zealand fungi. It is the work of Paula Vigus, who was the photographer for the spectacularly successful 'Fungi of Aotearoa: A curious forager's field guide', published in 2023. In 'A Hidden World' she showcases the ex...

Part of the wildly popular Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, Native Fishes of Aotearoa is an accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to sixty of our most commonly encountered and interesting native coastal and freshwater fish species of Aotearoa New Zealand.Written by Te Papa fishes expert Andrew Ste...