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This gorgeous and informative book introduces children to an intriguing array of seeds and plant facts. A fascinating guide, beautifully written and illustrated.

Mmm, beans, delicious! But where do they come from and how do they grow? This book recounts the life cycle of a bean plant, from beginning to end! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and ... read more

Mmm, beans, delicious! But where do they come from and how do they grow? This book recounts the life cycle of a bean plant, from beginning to end! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teachi... read more

Identifying native trees and other common plants of new Zealand's native forests can be fun for all the family with this pictorial guide. The book match leaves, flowers, seeds, berries and bark against beautiful, life-sized photographs for fast, accurate identification. Written by one of New Zealand's foremost writers on native plants, The Life-Size Guide to Native Trees offers a new opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural world of our native plants.

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.

A full colour identification guide with lift-out pages containing information relating to identifying native trees in New Zealand.

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

This new re-written edition of the best-selling NZ classic Which Native Fern? now includes comprehensive ecological information on the fern and its environment. As well as the known uses of each fern, from food and medicine, to perfume, making tools, mattresses and track-markers, it also explains how to grow each fern in your own garden. This new ecological edition also identifies the insect and bird life to look for in each fern and includes details on the origins of Maori names. This 2nd edition first published August 2009.

This new 2009 edition of the Which Native Forest Plant includes comprehensive ecological information on the plants and their environment. As well as the known uses of each plant, from snow sandals, hair ties, combs, whistles, baskets and dyes, to food, medicine and timber, it also explains how to grow each plant in your own garden. Use Andrew Crowe's unique leafy key to confidently identify the shrubs, climbers, perching plants and groundcovers of New Zealand's native forest. Colour photographs of leaves and associated creatures, ... read more

What is that coastal plant? The range of common plants growing on sand dunes, rocky shores and estuaries is varied and fascinating. Identify these plants easily by using Andrew Crowe's unique method.

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

The flip guide features over 60 of New Zealand’s common and striking wildflowers, along with a life-size colour photograph of each flower. The flowers are identified by both their English and Latin names and are grouped in terms of the colour of their petals (orange, yellow, white, blue, purple or red). Many of the featured plants include notes on distinguishing characteristics of the plant and whether or not it is poisonous. As a portable weatherproof guide, it will provide a practical aid to the beginner wishing to correctl... read more

As one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the world, kauri is a continual source of awe and wonder. Keith Stewart's book is a tribute to this magnificent tree and its turbulent history. This comprehensive book, covering the complete botanical, cultural and commercial history of kauri in New Zealand illustrates the influence of these mighty trees on the development of our country. First published September 2008.

Features full-colour photography that allows the reader to 'watch' an animal or plant grow and complete its life cycle.

This book is a fascinating introduction to the life cycle of a broad bean. Accompanied by colour photographs showing each stage learn how a tiny seed grows and how its flowers turn into a pod full of tasty beans.

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

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

All About New Zealand Plants introduces the best-known trees, climbers, shrubs, flowers and other plants to young children. Alongside illustrations of plants, fruits, flowers and other details, artist/writer Dave Gunson's lively text gives the botanical facts and fascinating nuggets. Kowhai, for instance, was used to treat sore throats, and rangiora has long served as emergency toilet paper! Each tree is accompanied by a profile illustration showing its height relative to humans. This is the third title in New Holland's new 'All Ab... read more

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.