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In the garden, creeping along branches, hiding under stones or flitting from flower to flower, a whole universe of creatures is waiting to be discovered.

- Butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, spiders what have you found in your backyard?
- Did you know that chorus cicadas live underground for most of their life?
- That bumblebees have smelly feet?
- That some species of stick insect are all female?

In this book, children and adults can learn to identify some of the creatures most commonly found in the backyard. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by informative text and fascinating facts.

The book also introduces the magical transformations of complete and incomplete metamorphosis that insects undergo in their lifecycle. From the simply curious to the budding entomologist, New Zealands Backyard Beasts will please and inform all age groups about the fascinating creatures found in the back garden.

Paperback, 40 pages. Author: Ned Barraud.

Identifying New Zealand's insects, spiders and other land invertebrates is made simple with this guide by best-selling author Andrew Crowe.

Explore over 300 life-size photographs, learn about the life-cycle of different insects and use the handy colour-coded chart for fast, accurate identification.

30cm x 21cm. Paperback, 32 pages.

The weather around us offers a perfect starting point for exploring the wonders of nature. The engaging science experiments and open-ended art activities in this book aim to give children ages 4-8 a basic understanding of the science behind the weather that they experience each day, while also encouraging creativity, questioning, and a spirit of curiosity - perfect for budding naturalists.

Full of accessible information about weather science and the way things work, this hands-on guide to exploring the natural world will inspire a sense of wonder and adventure, no matter what the day brings.

Introduces young children to common creatures they can find in New Zealand gardens. The book describes their habitats and relationship with other living things, and includes many interesting and intriguing facts.

It encourages children to explore their gardens and discover the plants and animals that live there, with sections on bees, wasps and flies; butterflies and moths; snails and spiders; lizards, mammals and birds.

Aimed at children from pre-schoolers and up, the book will also appeal to anyone who is curious about the wild side of New Zealand gardens.

4-8yrs. 23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 32 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

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In the Bush is the fourth title in the popular and award-winning explore & discover series. The successful author and illustrator combination of Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud, turn their attention to the New Zealand bush and its iconic animals and plants.

Young readers will be fascinated to learn more about familiar creatures as well as discover other intriguing plants and animals and see how they relate to each other in the forest ecosystem. Learn about pests and other dangers to our native wildlife and catch a glimpse of animals and plants that thrive in wildlife sanctuaries.

Includes insects and other invertebrates, fungi, ferns and mosses, birds, bats, introduced pests, vines, epiphytes, and trees.

23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 36 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

The sixth title in the award-winning `explore & discover series, this book provides children with an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live around New Zealands freshwater habitats our creeks, rivers, lakes and wetlands.

Included in this title are animals ranging from the familiar pukeko to the rarely seen bittern, from the iconic eel to tiny whitebait, and some of the many barely known aquatic insects.

Swimmable and drinkable fresh water are hot topics, and this book shows that many native animals depend on healthy waterways for a habitat, and their presence is often used as a sign of the waters health.

Beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn about New Zealands freshwater environments.

23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 36 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

Introduces young children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand. The book describes different habitats: underwater reefs, the sea floor, the open ocean and the deep ocean.

Animals featured in the fact pages include octopus and squid, sharks and rays, whales, dolphins, penguins and many others.

Under the Ocean is the third volume in the Explore and Discover series, following Gillian Candler and Ned Barrauds best-selling At the Beach and the popular title In the Garden.

It was written in response to childrens requests to have a book that included sea creatures such as sharks, octopus and giant squid. Although children cant explore the sea first hand in the way they can explore a garden or the beach, they are fascinated by the amazing creatures that live in the ocean.

23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 32 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

What New Zealand child is not delighted by a rockpool at low tide, with its colourful, fascinating array of creatures, some still, some flitting about?

Rockpools is a book designed to enhance this experience, with each page presenting an intriguing glimpse into the creatures that inhabit these low-tide wonderlands. All of the common creatures from New Zealand seashore, including crabs, sea-anemones, starfish, barnacles and shrimps, and many more, feature in this book, which cannot help but delight and encourage children to interact with the natural world.

A stunningly illustrated guide to New Zealands rock pools.

29.5cm x 23cm. Paperback, 32 pages. Author: Ned Barraud.

5-10yrs.

The book begins with a glimpse of the animals that lived in New Zealand just before people arrived. It then goes back in time, providing snapshots of particular periods, as far back as 180 million years ago.

The range of animals covered in this book is remarkable: moa and other extraordinary birds that are now extinct; crocodilians and turtles; the shark-toothed dolphin and giant penguins; dinosaurs such as sauropods and theropods; as well as those resilient survivors who can still be found in New Zealand today, such as kiwi, native bats, giant weta and tuatara.

Beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn something about the origins of New Zealand.

Set of 26 large, colourful, illustrated cards to accompany the Alphabet Rhyme Time book (SKU: T3400), sold separately. Perfect for classroom display. Cards measure 29.7cmL x 21cmW.

These beautifully crafted beech wood shapes are printed front and back with characters from the nursery rhymes. Set 2 has 7 objects: a cow, a cat, two birds, a pie, a teapot and a cup. Enabling children to re-enact the rhymes for the letters c, p, x and t. Pieces range in size from 4.3cm-11.4cmL and all pieces are 1.4cm thick. 10mth+.