Educational : Animals

Sometimes it's easy to forget that humans are not the only inhabitants of Earth. This visually striking book reminds us that not only do we share an ecosystem with other living things, but that we can also learn much from the behavior and instincts of our animal neighbors. In Pablo Salvaje's handcrafted, softly colored prints readers encounter a wide range of creatures- from jellyfish and peacocks to polar bears and snakes. With chapters on love, survival, change, habitat, water, and other topics, this book takes readers on a journey across the planet to show how animals, like humans, form bonds, engage in rivalries, adapt their behavior to cope with challenges, and do anything to protect their offspring. A beautiful lesson in compassion, this book carries a universal message that readers young and old will appreciate and return to again and again.

Title: Animalkind
Author: SALVAJE PABLO
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 15/08/2017
Price: $40.00
RRP: $40.00
Imprint: Prestel
Publisher: Prestel
ISBN: 9783791373027
Available stock: 1

Beginning with Yuka, a 39,000-year-old mummified woolly mammoth recently found in the Siberian permafrost, each of the sixteen essays in Animals Strike Curious Poses investigates a different famous animal named and immortalised by humans. Here are the starling that inspired Mozart with its song, Darwin's tortoise Harriet, and in an extraordinary essay, Jumbo the elephant (and how they tried to electrocute him). Modelled loosely on a medieval bestiary, these witty , playful, provocative essays traverse history, myth, science and more, introducing a stunning new writer to British readers.

Title: Animals Strike Curious Poses
Author: PASSARELLO ELENA
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 30/10/2017
Price: $35.00
RRP: $35.00
Imprint: Jonathan Cape
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781787330306
Available stock: 1

Australia is a large country with a wide range of climates and habitats. Our island continent is home to lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodiles that are famous the world over. Welcome to the fascinating world of Australian Reptiles.

Title: Book of Australian & NZ Reptiles
Author: HOPE CHARLES
Format: Limp
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 05/01/2017
Price: $30.00
RRP: $30.00
Imprint: Louie & Ted
Publisher: Wild Dog Books
ISBN: 9781742034287
Available stock: 2

A lavishly illustrated book covering the butterflies of the world, with informative text written by an expert author who has spent many years watching and studying lepidoptera around the world. Opening chapters cover the evolution, anatomy, lifecycle, ecology and taxonomy of the world's butterflies. The bulk of the book comprises chapters offering comprehensive coverage of each of the world's butterfly families, from the spectacular swallowtails, apollos, morphos and birdwings through to the cryptic browns, whites, skippers and hairstreaks. The pages are illustrated with hundreds of stunning color photographs showing more than 350 images taken, mainly by the author, from locations around the world.

Title: Butterflies of the World
Author: HOSKINS ADRIAN
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/04/2015
Price: $40.00
RRP: $40.00
Imprint: New Holland
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
ISBN: 9781921517334
Available stock: 1

Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert!

Title: Crazy About Cats
Author: DAVEY OWEN
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/06/2017
Price: $30.00
RRP: $30.00
Imprint: Flying Eye
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
ISBN: 9781911171164
Available stock: 1

It's time to explore lost prehistoric lands and the huge variety of dinosaurs that roamed them with Lonely Planet Kids' Dinosaur Atlas. Kids can unfold maps and lift the flaps to reveal amazing illustrations and facts about how dinosaurs lived and where they were discovered. They'll also learn about famous paleontologists and measure themselves against life-size bones, teeth and claws. From from giant sauropods and horned dinosaurs, to duckbills and ferocious theropods, kids will discover how the dinosaurs evolved, what they looked like and how they hunted. Plus, we've included the latest finds and theories. Created in consultation with Dr David Button, a dinosaur expert at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and featuring iconic illustrations by James Gilleard. About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Title: Dinosaur Atlas
Author: LONELY PLANET KIDS
Series: Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/10/2017
Price: $30.00
RRP: $30.00
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
ISBN: 9781786577184
Available stock: 2

Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed landscape; rainforest, savannah, coral reef, etc. Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species such as the adelie penguin, elephant, panda threatened species such as the adelie penguin, elephant, panda and snow leopard, and children are invited to search the picture to find each one. Alongside each illustration run descriptions of the animals, their numbers, their habitats and why they are endangered. At the back of the book an index of animals provides further context. Isabella Bunnell's warm, intricate watercolours provide a delightful way in which to learn about our planet's rich diversity and fragile eco-systems.

Title: Disappearing Acts A Look & Find Book of Endangered Animals
Author: BUNNELL ISABELLA
Format: Hardback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 01/06/2016
Price: $35.00
RRP: $35.00
Imprint: Cicada Books
Publisher: Cicada Books Limited
ISBN: 9781908714305
Available stock: 1

World-renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette (of Driving Dogs and Flying Dogs fame) shows you how to transform your dog and create a harmonious life-long bond. This book looks at how the dog evolved from the wolf, and the ancient co-evolved bond that exists between humans and dogs, before explaining how to get your dog into a fundamental calm 'learning state' so you can encourage the behaviours you want from your pet. Mark then explains how to train your new puppy, and if you have an older dog that wasn't trained properly at that crucial early stage, how to correct each of the top ten behavioural problems that occur. Drawing from Mark's own life and experiences there are case studies throughout with beautiful photographs of these amazing animals. The top ten problems are- 1. Hyperactivity 2. Phobias 3. Excessive submission 4. Dog-to-dog aggression 5. Dog-to-human aggression 6. Barking 7. Separation distress 8. House training 9. Destructive behaviours 10.Recall This book is absolutely packed with information. It is a comprehensive practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques.

Title: Dog Zen
Author: VETTE MARK
Format: Trade Paperback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 18/09/2017
Price: $45.00
RRP: $45.00
Imprint: Random
Publisher: Random House New Zealand Ltd
ISBN: 9780143770817
Available stock: 2

From W. Bruce Cameron, author of the beloved bestseller and major Hollywood movie A Dog's Purpose, comes this beautifully told, charming tale that explores the unbreakable bond between us and our pets.

Lucas Ray is shocked when, while attempting to rescue stray cats from an abandoned building slated for demolition, an adorable puppy jumps out of a crawl space and into his arms. Even though the apartment he shares with his mother, a disabled veteran, doesn't allow dogs, Lucas can't resist taking Bella home.

Bella is inexplicably drawn to Lucas, even if she doesn't understand the necessity of games like No Barks. As it becomes more difficult to hide her rapidly growing presence from neighbours, Lucas begins to sneak Bella into the veteran's hospital where he works and his mother receives treatment. There, the happy-go-lucky dog naturally brings joy and comfort where it is needed most.

After Bella is picked up by Animal Control for being a pit bull, a breed banned in Denver, Lucas has no choice but to send her to a foster home until he can figure out what to do. But Bella, distraught at the separation, doesn't plan to wait. With four hundred miles of dangerous Colorado wilderness between her and Lucas, Bella sets off on a seemingly impossible and completely unforgettable adventure home.

A classic story of unwavering loyalty and incredible devotion, A Dog's Way Home is a fantastic and exhilarating journey of the heart.

Title: Dogs Way Home
Author: CAMERON W BRUCE
Format: Paperback
Publishing status: Active
Publication date: 14/11/2017
Price: $25.00
RRP: $25.00
Imprint: Pan Books
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509855940
Available stock: 1