
Rākau: The Ancient Forests of Aotearoa
Ideal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our rākau so special and worthy of our care.
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Books about the unique and incredible natural environment and science research of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ideal for both the library and home, this engrossing book helps young readers discover what makes our rākau so special and worthy of our care.
A fun, fascinating and revealing book about the strange and wonderful critters of Aotearoa New Zealand.
A luscious tribute to an early New Zealand botanical artist, by Michele Leggott and Catherine Field-Dodgson.
What to see where, when, and how in the Wellington region.
The definitive visual guide for anyone wanting to understand, identify and distinguish 201 of the most commonly encountered species of ferns and lycophytes found across Aotearoa.
An engaging activity book for young New Zealanders and their families.
The magnificent plant world of Aotearoa New Zealand in art and object.
The fascinating lives of Aotearoa New Zealand’s sharks and rays.
A handy introduction to the unique shells of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
A handy introduction to the unique insects of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
A handy introduction to the unique flora of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
A handy introduction to the unique birdlife of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
Discover the fascinating story of the colossal squid at Te Papa
Stunning photographs of remarkable natural history specimens from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
An appealing board book that helps young readers learn about bugs
From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this activity-packed book stimulates curious minds. It encourages children to relate to the natural world and develop budding research skills.
The definitive and expert guide to the seaweeds of New Zealand’s coastal waters
New Zealand's best-loved birds come alive in luminous colour in Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans.
This magnificent illustration from the 1900s, entitled Native Birds of New Zealand by William Shaw Diedrich Schmidt, has been lovingly reproduced by Te Papa Press to accompany Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans.
Reminiscent of the iconic fish 'n' chip shop poster, this poster from Te Papa Press features a selection of 222 fishes from the landmark 4-volume publication The Fishes of New Zealand.