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In this text, fact-filled descriptions highlighting key identification features of New Zealand trees are supported by distribution maps and colour photographs of over 100 species. Compact and easy to use, this text should appeal to those interested in natural history.

New Zealand native alpine plants, with their interesting variety of forms, their beautiful flowers and their remarkable adaptations to harsh conditions, have always been attractive to gardeners throughout the world, particularly for rock gardens. They are now readily available from specialist nurseries and this book offers comprehensive information on growing and propagating them. Lawrie Metcalf is one of the leading experts on NZ flora.

A life-size photo guide to over 200 of New Zealand's most common and striking land invertebrates. This is a handy wallet-style folder designed for all-weather use in the field or displayed as an educational poster. Printed on environmentally-friendly waterproof and tear-proof plastic paper. The folder contains extra information relating to discovering and identifying insects in New Zealand

To aid specific identification, information on bird behaviour, song, nesting, food, habitat and prevalent features is included. 230 subspecies are illustrated in the habitat where they may have been seen, showing seasonal, sexual and juvenile plumage variations.

New Zealand is known for its birds, and the melodic quality of their song. Here, in one book and CD package is a selection of 60 of the most popular, important or interesting birds. In the book, each bird entry includes information about habitat, distribution, appearance and behaviour of the bird, along with a description of its calls. Each entry is illustrated with photographs from the renowned collection of Geoff Moon, making identification easy. The CD, contained in a plastic envelope on the book's inside back cover, contains 60... read more

Reprint. Over 190 trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this practical field guide. There is information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section there are descriptions of poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants. Illustrated with drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest... read more

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Colour Photographs illustrating 125 species
Compact, easy to use format
Description of key identification features
Make no mistake about it, this is an excellent little book. Wild Flowers of New Zealand covers over 400 species of flowering plants, both naturalised and indigenous. Many of these plants are weeds to horticulturists, and so the book has two important functions

Drawing on more than 70 years' worth of study in the field - representing literally thousands of hours spent poised behind a 300mm lens - Forest Birds by Geoff Moon presents a visual and written portrait of the most important or characteristic birds of the New Zealand forest. Arranged in taxonomic order, these total nearly 30 species, among them some of the country's best-loved birds such as the bellbird, fantail, kingfisher, kiwi, kokako, morepork, tomtit, kakariki, saddleback, stitchbird and tui. Enriching the photography are Geo... read more

New Zealand has a unique and attractive native plant life that is of interest to everyone from gardeners and trampers to students of botany and ecology. Lawrie Metcalf introduces a selection of the most interesting, iconic and important New Zealand plants, spanning latitudes from subtropical to temperate, and altitudes from sea level to alpine mountaintop, describing their natural history and distinguishing features. Written with the novice in mind, the text is light and easy in tone, with simple language, and is accompanied by f... read more

From kakapo and kiwi to penguins and albatrosses, New Zealand is host to a spectacular range of birds. This guide is an authoritative and easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand’s best-known bird species. Though free of birding jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on appearance, call, behaviour and nesting details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they see around them, from the backyard to the bush, beach and mountain. Each entry is accom... read more

This new addition to New Holland's popular pocket Photographic Guide series showcases the flowers that add so much to the attractions of walking in New Zealand's alpine zone. The ideal size for slipping into a backpack when tramping, it will appeal to walkers, nature lovers, tour guides and educators, and flower photographers wishing to identify their subjects.

A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand insects. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller Which New Zealand Insect?, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick, accurate identification of insects and packed with colour photography, this new mini guide is the perfect outdoor companion!

A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand Spiders. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller Which New Zealand Spider?, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of spiders, this new mini guide is appealing and easy to use.

New Zealand is home to a remarkalbe variety of trees, many of which occur nowhere else in the world. This beginner’s guide from the authoritative pen of Lawrie Metcalf forms an easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand’s best-known trees. Though free of jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on shape and appearance, foliage, blossom and fruit details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see in bush, reserve and beyond. Each entry ... read more

This new addition to New Holland's very popular pocket Photographic Guide series introduces readers to New Zealand's mushrooms and fungi, which number up to some 19,000 species and include extraordinarily diverse types, from the familiar 'mushroom' to brackets, coral and cup fungi and slime moulds. Over a hundred species are presented here, with spectacular close-up colour photographs accompanying each entry. The ideal size for slipping into a backpack when walking through bush and forest, it will appeal to walkers, nature lovers, ... read more

This new re-written edition of the best-selling New Zealand classic Which Native Tree? now includes comprehensive ecological information on the tree and its environment. As well as the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine, to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making and timber it also explains how to grow each tree in your own garden. It also identifies the insect and bird life to look for in each tree and includes details on the origins of Maori names. Use Andrew Crowe's unique leaf key to confidently identify commo... read more

The first of two titles in a brand new series of compact and easy-to-use guides, packed with full-colour photography and fact-filled descriptions.

Small format. A Handy guide to the identification of New Zealand native trees. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which native tree? These little books have been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick identification of native trees, these new mini guides are appealing and easy to use.

New Zealand's native trees are truly remarkable. From the massive kauri - the third-largest tree in the world - the showy pohutukawa and rata, and the ubiquitous cabbage tree to rare and endangered species found only on offshore islands, our glorious and diverse trees deserve to be recognised, understood and celebrated. New Zealand's Native Trees is a landmark book that describes and generously illustrates more than 250 species. Beginning with the magnificent conifers and iconic tree ferns, and giving full treatment to the numerous... read more

At first glance, it might seem that the average New Zealand garden is not the best place to find wildlife - but look again. Bugs and ants are climbing trees while geckos wait in the foliage for their lunch, hedgehogs are sleeping in the back hedge and spiders are getting kicked out of their homes by tree wetas - there is indeed a whole lot going on! The immediacy of the backyard inspires many opportunities for environmental discovery. Young New Zealand children spend time examining animal, insect and plant life without really kno... read more