Plant Portraits by Beth Chatto
$16.50 NZD
Category: Botany | Reading Level: very good
Secondhand. Beth Chatto has established herself as one of the great gardeners of her time and her expert advice is sought far and wide. Here, with helpful descriptions and practical advice, she discussed over a hundred outstanding planats, all of which are ... illustrated by two leading botanical artis ...Show more
North West Nelson Tramping Guide by Derek Shaw
$16.50 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: very good
Secondhand. A guide to the tramping tracks of North West Nelson, a tramper's paradise. As well as the tracks, a few of the more established routh are detailed.
The Story of Mount Cook National Park : A handbook to help you enjoy the park
$17.50 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History
Secondhand. 1986 6th edition "completely revised and reset". Chapters include geology, glaciers, weather, plants, birds, climbing, valley travel, mountain huts, skiing, easy walks, place names, etc.
Darwin's Journal During the Voyage of H.M.S. "Beagle" Round the World(Ninth Edition) by Charles Darwin
$65.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Secondhand. Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. "Beagle" round the World, under the Command of Captain Fitz Roy.
The Catlins and the Southern Scenic Route by Neville Peat
$16.50 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: very good
Secondhand. An out-of-the-way corner of the South Island of New Zealand, the Catlins is a beautiful and relatively unspoilt area with many natural attractions. Neville Peat introduces the region - its flora, wildlife, bush walks, caves and waterfalls - before tracing the journey along the stunning Sout ...Show more
River of the Gods - Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard
$27.99 NZD
Category: Geology & Earth Sciences
'This complex, compelling tale is told with simplicity and grace' - The Times A story of courage and adventure, set against the backdrop of the race to exploit Africa by the colonial powers. For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the mid-19th century, Ric ...Show more
The Seduction of the Honeybee - What the Bees See by Craig P Burrows
$65.00 NZD
Category: Natural World
Discover the magical world of the honeybee with this deluxe book, featuring 70 stunning images shot with ultraviolet technology. A comprehensive look into the amazing science of bees, this book collects mesmerizing ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF) photography of flowers and nature and of ...Show more
Powell's Native Animals of New Zealand by B. J. Gill (ed.)
$20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: very good
Secondhand. 4th edition. First published in 1947, this classic work provides a simple ready reference for identifying common New Zealand animals, ranging from the simplest invertebrates through to mammals. The text has been updated and Powell's illustrations have been rescanned from the originals, resu ...Show more
Yearbook of Astronomy 2024 by BRIAN JONES
$60.00 NZD
Category: Astronomy and Space
Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2024 contains comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and an authoritative set of sky charts to enable backyard astronomers and sky gazers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year's eclipses, comets, meteor showers and m ...Show more
Keeping Bees - Looking after an Apiary by Vivian Head
$29.99 NZD
Category: Natural World
Packed with practical and professional advice, this beautiful hardback guide is an invaluable companion for anyone wanting to try their hand at keeping bees, beautifully illustrated in full-color. Today, more than ever, we are aware of how much bees are an integral part of our environment, in their rol ...Show more
The Cultivation of New Zealand Plants by Lawrie Metcalf
$32.50 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: good
Secondhand. THE CULTIVATION OF NEW ZEALAND PLANTS by Lawrie Metcalf. A definitive guide to the cultivation, identification and landscaping uses of over 360 species of native plants, including herbaceous plants, ferns, ornamental grasses and small shrubs. Beautiful photography.
Field Guide to New Zealand Wildlife by Terence Lindsey
$21.50 NZD
Category: NZ Natural History | Reading Level: very good
Secondhand. A concise and comprehensive guide to New Zealand fauna, providing information on over 250 commonly encountered species. Including accessible text and distribution maps to help describe each animal, where it lives, what it's called and what it does. Suitable for travellers, tourists and stud ...Show more