Reference - Dictionaries/Atlases - Sustainability - Oceans & Seashore
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Take a spectacular journey through the oceans of the world, starting at the ocean's surface, and travelling through the sunlit, twilight and midnight zones down to the abyss. As you dive through the layers, find out all about the incredible sea life below the waves and be amazed by the five incredible multi-dimensional pop-up scenes! Ages 7+.
As an island nation, Australia has a strong reliance on the health and sustainability of its surrounding oceans, yet an Australian Oceans Policy is still being developed since it was first announced in 1998. This Issue examines AustraliaâÂÂs ocean management and protection of its vast marine jurisdictions. It also explores marine species conservation, with a focus on fisheries management, whaling, marine species protection and attempts to control and eradicate introduced marine species in order to preserve marine biodiversity. T... read more
Dive into the depths of the world's oceans. See mighty whales and fierce fish. Lift the special acetate pages and come face to face with some of the strangest creatures on earth.
Estuaries are places where rivers meet the sea, and they have a unique environment as a result of the mixing of fresh water with seawater. They provide diverse opportunities for observing and understanding wildlife. This guide to the estuarine environment describes the dominant organisms and their ecology. Based on the successful formula of an earlier book (Animals of the Estuary Shore), Life in the Estuary includes easy to use keys and illustrations to identify many common species of plants and animals, including invertebrates,... read more
Since the publication of the first edition in 1936, New Zealand Shipwrecks has been the authority on maritime disasters in our waters. This hugely readable reference records the details of more than 2200 shipwrecks and highlights those of special significance and drama, telling exciting tales of daring, bravery or treasure never found. An indispensable record of a fascinating aspect of New Zealand's maritime history. This 8th edition includes 245 new entries as well as updated information on many wrecks.
This fourth title in New Holland's 'I am a ...' series introduces the very young to the giants of the deep that live off New Zealand and in oceans all around the world. At a basic and easy-to-grasp level, the book covers the differences between toothed and baleen whales, their methods of hunting and feeding, their breeding and migration habits and the need to conserve their habitat. Photos and amusing illustrations bring the subject to life and the simple rhyming text helps young readers absorb the facts. While the overall content ... read more
This third title in New Holland's 'I am a ...' series for young children explores the seals, which are New Zealand's largest group of native land-breeding mammals. Noisy and boisterous, they are a major coastal tourist attraction, too. The basic aspects of habitat, hunting, social behaviour and breeding are covered at an easy-to-grasp level, and the simple rhyming text helps young readers absorb the facts. The species shown are primarily those found around New Zealand and its Antarctic dependencies.
New Zealand and its territories are home to a greater number of penguin species than any other region on the planet. Not only are these birds a tourist draw, they are the subject of much ongoing research. Lloyd Spencer Davis, one of the country's top researchers into penguin biology and behaviour, has written an informative and accessible guide to 12 species, covering all key aspects from their evolution and prehistory to their feeding and breeding behaviour and current conservation issues. Penguin watching is also covered, making ... read more
This second title in New Holland's 'I am a ...' series introduces a much-loved branch of the mammal class. The basic aspects of habitat, hunting, social behaviour, breeding and relations with humans are covered at an easy-to-grasp level, and the simple rhyming text helps young readers absorb the facts. While the overall content is global, matching the cosmopolitan distribution of dolphins, the species shown in the illustrations and photos are primarily those found around New Zealand - the dusky, bottlenose, Hector's, Maui, orca and... read more
This is a picture book presenting the life of penguins in a fun way for the 4-6 age group, using charming cartoons, rhyming verse and full-colour photography. This first title in New Holland's I Am A... series introduces penguins - not only those found in New Zealand but also those found overseas, including Australia and South Africa, making this a title with international potential. The basic aspects of habitat, hunting, social behaviour, breeding and relations with humans are covered at an easy-to-grasp level, presented in simple... read more
All About New Zealand's Seashore introduces the plants and animals of the shore to young children, covering major groups such as: seaweeds (such as kelp, Neptune's necklace, wrack); shore plants (pingao, spinifex, pohutukawa, etc.); shore invertebrates (sandhoppers, katipo, etc.); rockpool and surf creatures (crabs, seashells, sea stars, jellyfish, anemones etc.) New Holland's new 'All About ...' children's natural history series from top illustrator Dave Gunson kicked off in October 08 with All About New Zealand Birds, which is f... read more
The Pungapeople have inhabited the Ninety Mile Beach undisturbed for years. When the fishermen and campers arrive in their droves their beautiful Pungaland becomes polluted and noisy. The Pungapeople take action and use all of their wily ways to defeat the new visitors.
Reprint. Originally published in 1988. This book traces in pictures and captions the development of the Auckland isthmus coastline for work and pleasure over the 100 years before World War 2.
One of a popular children's series.
One of a popular children's series.
The culmination of the life's work of one of our mosdt respected scientists, this is the definitive guide to our unique and varied coast. With over 380 diagrams and illustrations, and descriptions of the major coastal environments of the wider Pacific region, this is a vital text for undergraduate study and an essential tool for shore ecology, conservation and management.
A concise, colourful and informative series on ocean animals, this book examines the general characteristics of seals, sealions and walruses. It covers species, characteristics, habits, life cycle, feeding and association with humans and is fully illustrated in colour.
One of a popular children's series.
