Many Things Under a Rock The Mysteries of Octopuses by David Scheel
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
"Fascinating... the deepest of octopus books.' Peter Godfrey-Smith 'Mind-blowing and soul-expanding' Sy Montgomery Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none captivates us quite like the octopus. This highly intelligent master of disguise is one of our planet's most intriguing and enigmatic creatures ...Show more
Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World by Helen Czerski
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
A timely and powerful examination of ocean physics. All of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine. Human history has been dictated by the ocean- the location of cities, access to resources and the gateways to new lands have all revolve ...Show more
Bitch: A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal by Lucy Cooke
30.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
What does it mean to be female? Mother, carer, the weaker sex? Think again.Whether it's the female lemurs of Madagascar, dominating the males of their species both physically and politically, the female albatross couples, hooking up together to raise their chicks in Hawaii, or the murderous meerkat moth ...Show more
The Deck of Mushrooms: An illustrated field guide to fascinating fungi by Sapphire McMullan-Fisher
35.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Fungi are eternally mysterious and truly unique. The Deck of Mushrooms is your essential introduction to some of the world's most interesting fungi.From the delicious Shiitake and the deadly Death Cap, to mushrooms of the magical variety and bioluminescent beauties, The Deck of Mushrooms features 52 bea ...Show more
The Jewel Box How Moths Illuminate Nature s Hidden Rules by Tim Blackburn
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Every morning, ecologist Tim Blackburn is inspired by the diversity contained within the moth trap he runs on the roof of his London flat. Beautiful, ineffably mysterious organisms, these moths offer a glimpse into a larger order, one that extends beyond individual species, beyond lepidoptera or insects ...Show more
The Cat Behavior Answer Book, 2nd Edition - Understanding How Cats Think, Why They Do What They Do, and How to Strengthen Our Relationships with Them by Arden Moore
50.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Cats can be mysterious and can owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the prac ...Show more
The Hidden World - How Insects Sustain Life on Earth Today and Will Shape Our Lives Tomorrow by George McGavin
37.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Insects conquered the Earth long before we did and will remain here long after we're gone. They outnumber us in the billions and are essential to many of the natural processes that keep us alive and that we take for granted. Yet, despite this, very few of us know much about the hidden world of insects ...Show more
The Complete Language of Trees: A Definitive and Illustrated History by S. Theresa Dietz
40.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Series: Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Ser.
The Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees. The Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive and neatly organized dictionary of over 400 types of trees that recognizes each species' name, characteristics ...Show more
How to Raise a Happy Dog - So They Love You (more Than Anyone Else) by Sophie Collins
30.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
How to Raise a Happy Dog focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, from spontaneous play and activities to making them the perfect sleep spot.We know how important happiness is fo ...Show more
Fowl Play: A History of the Chicken from Dinosaur to Dinner Plate by Sally Coulthard
45.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
From dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard tells the fascinating - and sometimes shocking - story of the domestic chicken. The chicken can fly only a few metres but - somehow - this unlikely evolutionary descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex has conquered the world. Earth is now home to more than twenty ...Show more
Extinct & Endangered: Insects in Peril by American Museum of Natural History
80.00 NZD
Category: Natural History
Extraordinary images by master macro photographer Levon Biss capture a vanishing world of insects from the collections of the American Museum of Natural History in New YorkInsects are at once our most familiar fellow animals and the most mysterious. They appear to be indestructible, but globally, insect ...Show more
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, 2nd Edition - Honey Production, Pollination, Bee Health by Malcolm T. Sanford; Richard E. Bonney
60.00 NZD
Category: Natural History | Series: Storey's Guide to Raising Ser.
This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health. The go-to reference presents comprehensive yet accessible information on everything ...Show more