Reference - Dictionaries/Atlases - Disasters - Insects
New Zealand's insects include some of the world's most remarkable, including the giant weta (one of the world's heaviest insects, dating from dinosaur days) and the world's longest weevil. The most iconic, important and most prominent species and groups feature in Know Your New Zealand Insects & Spiders. Added to the natives are key introduced species, such as the monarch butterfly, and the book also features a selection of noteworthy spiders. This title joins New Holland's hugely successful 'Know Your...' series, of which the ... read more
New Zealand's most interesting native and introduced insects and other invertebrates have been illustrated specially for this book. Accompanied by maps and fascinating facts about physical characteristics, habitat, feeding habits, breeding information and more, this book is an ideal introduction to many of the insects commonly found in New Zealand for people of all ages.
This new addition to a popular series recognises the fact that New Zealand is a fascinating arena of study for anyone with an interest in insect life, be it casual or academic. The country's long isolation from other land masses has led to a flowering of remarkable species including the world's heaviest insect (giant weta) and largest weevil (giraffe weevil). Over the years these have been joined by insects introduced accidentally or deliberately from overseas, sometimes with destructive consequences for New Zealand's ecosystem. Fe... read more
A fabulous new wallchart from Dave Gunson, illustrating popular (and a few unusual) insects that children can expect to find in their backyard. A fabulous new wallchart from Dave Gunson illustrating popular (and a few unusual) insects that children can expect to find in their backyard. All insects have a fact box that contains key information including, size, habitat and diet.
One of a set of six wallcharts which is an ideal learning aid to learning Maori in the home, school or library at any level.
Did you know that stick insects make no noise and have no ears? In NZ, there are 21 species of stick insect that have been formally names, but there may be many more not yet studied.Discover whatÂ’s what about stick insects: where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, what baby stick insects look like, how and why they shed their skin as they grow bigger, and the best way to keep a stick insect as a pet.
Wings is a series of readers at the earliest Guided Reading Levels. This big book is about snails and slugs. Levels 4-5 (Pre-Primary) are for reading ages 4-5. Small book available - use ISBN 1863746668.
Harnessing children's natural curiosity about the world, this engaging series introduces kids to key science concepts through a simple question-and-answer format. Fascinating details on worms, spiders, caterpillars, and other garden creatures are provided in this colorful guide.
Discover the horrible habits and bizarre behaviour of peculiar and repulsive creatures. Packed with foul facts about the slimiest, largest, most unusual animals in the world, this highly visual series will engage the most reluctant of readers . · Fun activities to make and do. · Crammed with photographs bringing you too cl ose for comfort to these creepy, freaky creatures. · Fascinating facts, written and checked by experts. · Contents, glossary, and index.
A fascinating look at the world of insects and spiders. With more than 350 superb full-colour illustrations, expertly written text on how key species look and behave, and maps to show each creatures distribution, this is an essential reference book suitable for project work at home or school.
This series offers a fresh introduction to the world of animals, investigating the topics of habitat, conservation, animal adaptation and survival. Visually appealing, each title includes lavish full- colour photographs and world locator maps to show where each animal can be found. Ages 7-10.
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From freaky fish to funky fungi and scaly skins to tremendous trees, wildlife can be both strange and fascinating. This new series takes a close look at wildlife and some of its most amazing plants and creatures. * High interest level books, excellent for less able older readers or reluctant readers. * Packed with strange and interesting facts about wildlife that readers will love; disgusting dinners, ugly bugs, weird weapons and super senses. * Learn about basic scientific principles through addressing fascinating questions such a... read more
Each title in this series focuses on the life cycle of one featured animal/plant and goes on to examine the similarities and differences in related species. They look at how different environments of the world affect life cycles.
Clear and colourful photographs make this book an ideal introduction to the fascinating world of minibeasts.
Using state-of-the-art digital imagery, the breathtaking spreads in this book feature an arresting design that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information in a user-friendly format. Expertly written and packed with layered, dynamic illustrations, it will have readers poring over pages of stunning images that present each topic in surprising new angles and dimensions.
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Get CloseUp with the fierce, frightening and fabulous creatures of our planet - as close as you will ever see them in real life! Take a closer look at these tiny earth-bound aliens; the scary, the beautiful and the simply weird. These are the smallest hunters on the planet - and they might be living somewhere near you!
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