A Buzz in the Meadow by Dave Goulson
28.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Reading Level: very good
From the author of the Samuel Johnson Prize-shortlisted Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow. Over the course of a decade, he created a place for his beloved bumblebees to thrive ...Show more
Cuckoo: Cheating by Nature by Nick Davies
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
Beloved as the herald of spring, cuckoos have held a place in our affections for centuries. The oldest song in English celebrates the cuckoo's arrival, telling us that 'Sumer is icumen in'. But for many other birds the cuckoo is a signal of doom, for it is Nature's most notorious cheat. Cuckoos across t ...Show more
The Soul of an Octopus: A Playful Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery
29.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
In 2011 Sy Montgomery wrote a feature for Orion magazine entitled 'Deep Intellect' about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death. It went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious, almost alien-like creatures. Since ...Show more
Butterflies of the World by Hoskins Adrian
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
A lavishly illustrated book covering the butterflies of the world, with informative text written by an expert author who has spent many years watching and studying lepidoptera around the world. Opening chapters cover the evolution, anatomy, lifecycle, ecology and taxonomy of the world's butterflies. Th ...Show more
The Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells by Helen Scales
36.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet. But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close. That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ...Show more
The Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of India: Including Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan by Bikram Grewal
29.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of India encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its ...Show more
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of China: Southeast China, Including Shanghai by Yong Ding Li
29.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Southeast China is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the region's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distributi ...Show more
H is for Hawk: A BBC2 Between the Covers pick by Helen Macdonald
26.99 NZD
Category: Natural History | Reading Level: very good
As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer. Years later, when her father died, she became obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk. She bought Mabel for £800 on a Scottish quayside and took her home to Cambridge, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to ...Show more
Great White by James Woodford
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
I remember thinking two things at the time. Firstly, if it had wanted to eat us we wouldn't have stood a chance and second, it didn't want to eat us. When James Woodford was confronted by half a dozen sharks swimming at full speed, he froze in shock. But he was even more surprised when they swam right p ...Show more
Dry Storeroom No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum by Richard Fortey
35.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
A remarkable behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary people, meticulous research, and driving passions that make London's Natural History Museum one of the world's greatest institutions. In an elegant and illuminating narrative, Richard Fortey takes his readers to a place where only a few privileged ...Show more
Shark Man : The Story of New Zealand's Apex Predators and One Shark by Riley Elliott
39.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
The adventures of a shark scientist and his mission to change our perception of New Zealand's most feared and misunderstood predator. Riley Elliot is a surfer, spear-fisherman and shark scientist from the Waikato, currently writing a PhD at Auckland University. He's also on a mission to share his fascin ...Show more