Forest Trees of Australia by D.J. Boland et al
210.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
FOREST TREES OF AUSTRALIA (NEW 5TH ED), hardback. Peter says " FOREST TREES OF AUSTRALIA by Boland, Brooker, Chippendale, Hall, Hyland, Johnson, Kleinig, McDonald and Turner is now available again in its 5th edition. First published in 1957 it covers 300 of Australia' s most important indigenous forest ...Show more
Antarctica by Yves Paccalet
29.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
The vast terrain covering the Earth's southernmost surface - extending from the islands off the tip of Argentina to the underbelly of the Australian continent - is home to some of the planet's most awe-inspiring landscapes. In this book, two of the foremost experts on this exotic corner of the world dis ...Show more
Odd Couples: Extraordinary Differences Between the Sexes in the Animal Kingdom by Daphne J. Fairbairn
58.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
While we joke that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, our gender differences can't compare to those of other animals. For instance: the male garden spider spontaneously dies after mating with a female more than fifty times his size. Female cichlids must guard their eggs and larvae--even from th ...Show more
Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator by Richard Ellis
54.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
A perfect fish in the evolutionary sense, the broadbill swordfish derives its name from its distinctive bill - much longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish - which is flattened into the sword we all recognize. And though the majesty and allure of this warrior fish has commanded much attenti ...Show more
Dragonfly by David Chandler
29.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
Supremely colourful, among the most voracious predators of the insect world and on the wing for more than 300 million years, dragonflies and damselflies capture the imagination in so many ways. Yet many aspects of their fascinating lives are little-known to humans. This book provides an insight into a h ...Show more
Penguins: Close Encounters by David Tipling
49.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
The vibrant and exciting world of penguins is shown in all its glory in this new book from renowned wildlife photographer David Tipling, who has trekked to remote and beautiful locations to capture birds in their natural habitat going about their daily lives. Moments rarely caught by humans have been pr ...Show more
The Big, Bad Book of Beasts: The World's Most Curious Creatures by Michael Largo
28.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
"Big, Bad Book of Beasts: The World's Most Curious Creatures".
Wildlife Wonders of China: A Pictorial Journey Through the Lens of Conservationalist Xi Zhinong by Xi Zhinong
59.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
China is a country rich in bio-diversity that boasts gorgeous natural landscapes and wildlife, many unique to its land. Award winning nature photographer Xi Zhinong spent 30 years taking photos along rivers and across mountains, capturing the animals and natural wonders of China. Through his lens, a Yun ...Show more
Naturalist's Guide to the Snakes of South-East Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali by Indraneil Das
34.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
High quality photographs from the regions's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bits and a glossary. Also included is a ...Show more
A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of South-East Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam by Chris R. Shepherd
34.99 NZD
Category: Natural History | Series: John Beaufoy Ser.
High quality photographs from some of the area's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as interesting snippets of information about the mammals. The user-friendly introduction covers geography ...Show more
The Golden Age of Botanical Art by Martyn Rix
69.99 NZD
Category: Natural History
From some of the earliest attempts at art to the plant hunters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the images produced in the study of plants have held a fascination for all those who love nature. "The Golden Age of Botanical Art" brings together the stories of the intrepid explorers (some of who ...Show more