Ant (Up Close & Scary) by Louise & Richard Spilsbury

$9.99 NZD

$19.99 (50% off)

Category: Insects | Series: Up Close & Scary

Bursting with fascinating facts and striking photographs, this title provides surprising insights into the miniature world of ants, from their antennae to their extreme strength. It features extreme close-ups, cutaways and clear, informative captions, providing children with an abundance of information. ...Show more

Backyard Bugs by Helen Milroy

$24.00 NZD

Category: Insects

From beautiful butterflies to kaleidoscopic Christmas beetles, First Nations author and illustrator Helen Milroy returns to the backyard with a picture book designed to teach kids (and their handlers) all about the scurrying, scuttling, scooting, buzzing, zooming splendour of insects.

Beastly Bugs (It's All about)

$14.99 NZD

Category: Insects | Series: It's All About

It's all about... Beastly Bugs gives young readers everything they want to know about the world of minibeasts, from insects such as ants, wasps, butterflies, and beetles to creepy crawlies such as spiders, woodlice, and centipedes. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a bonu s audio download, this book has everything a minibeast-mad kid could need.It's all about... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology, and vehicles. Each book comes with a bonus audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning.Check out the other titles in the It's all about... series and see if you can collect them all! ...Show more

Encyclopedia of Insects by Jules Howard

$32.99 NZD

Category: Insects

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about insects in this comprehensive encyclopedia Dive into the world of creepy-crawlies in this Encyclopedia of Insects. Packed with hundreds of bugs, every one is looked at in fascinating detail by natural history expert Jules Howard. From the cutest and most beautiful, to the deadliest and most disgusting, there's something for everyone in this book which highlights the importance of the insect world. Plus, find out what actually makes an insect, an insect - with guest entries from the non-insects: centipedes, spiders, woodlice, and snails. Featuring 300 bugs! ...Show more

Hello Honeybees by Hannah Rogge; Emily Dove (Illustrator)

$24.99 NZD

Category: Board & Cloth Books

Nature lovers will adore this ingenious board book that transforms into a stand-up beehive Simply "fly" the two bee characters attached to ribbons through the beautifully illustrated pages to visit a garden, tour the beehive, and see how honey is made. Full of playful and informative touches, this book is a sweet introduction to the hardworking honeybee that will have young readers buzzing to learn more. ...Show more

Strange Nature: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss by Gregory Mone

$29.99 NZD

Category: Insects

A highly original collection of photographs that unlocks the hidden beauty of the insect world-now adapted for young readers! Adapted from the adult title Microsculpture, this book for young readers is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of na ture and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale formats to provide an unforgettable viewing experience. ...Show more

Super Bug: The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet (DK) by George McGavin

$39.99 NZD

Category: Insects

A look at the 100 most amazing insects on the planet!Using macro photography and brand-new CGI artworks, Super Bug Encyclopedia zooms right in to reveal the secrets of the most successful creatures on our planet. With incredible facts and stats for every bug, Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases the superst ars of the insect world. Find out which insect can snap a pencil in half, how a tiny moth can fly up to 70 miles an hour, and meet a dung beetle that can pull over 1,100 times its own body weight. Young readers will be wowed by what goes on inside the tiny world of ants, spiders, butterflies, moths, crickets, and other creepy crawlies.Lively, informative, easy-to-access text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research showcases incredible feats of endurance, defense, strength, and speed while graphic, dashboard-style panels provides information at a glance. ...Show more

The Book of Bees by Piotr Socha; Wojciech Grajkowski

$39.99 NZD

Category: Insects

How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.

1001 Ants by Joanna Rzezek; Anon

$29.99 NZD

Category: Insects

In the vein of the best-selling Big Book of Bugs, a beautifully illustrated, informative book introducing children to the world of ants. We're on an adventure with 1,001 ants! Come visit the ants in their home, meet their queen, and discover how they look after their colony. Then join them on a walk th rough the countryside, discovering plants, insects, mushrooms, and animals that live outside and in our yards. Spot the ant with red socks hidden on every double page, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through the undergrowth--seeing things that humans are usually too big to notice! 1,001 Ants is an engaging nonfiction storybook for children full of fascinating facts about nature. With lively and appealing illustrations, it's a must-have for children who are curious about bugs and the animal kingdom. ...Show more

1001 Bees by Anon

$29.99 NZD

Category: Insects

We're on an adventure with 1,001 bees Come visit the bees in their hive, meet their queen, and discover how they collect pollen. Then join them as they visit their favorite flowers, work on their honeycombs, and venture out to find good spots for their home.1,001 Bees is an engaging nonfiction book for children full of fascinating facts about nature. With lively and appealing illustrations, it's a must-have for children who are curious about bugs and the animal kingdom.   ...Show more

A Bee's Life by Dona Herweck Rice

$18.99 NZD

Category: Insects | Series: TIME for KIDS®: Informational Text Ser.

How does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated by this Spanish-translated nonfiction book!

A Web for All Seasons by Natalie McKinnon; Margaret Tolland (Illustrator)

$24.99 NZD

Category: Hardback Books | Series: The\Spider Ser.

Little Spider spins her webs all day, every day, until one day she grows bored and declares she is done with spinning. But through each season, as she seeks the new adventures she desires, she finds spinning a web is necessary. A beautifully written tale about self-acceptance and appreciation of one's o wn gifts with lyrical language that makes it a delightful read-aloud. ...Show more