An Extraordinary Land: Discoveries and Mysteries From Wild New Zealand
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
An Extraordinary Land: Discoveries and Mysteries From Wild New Zealand
By (Author) Rod Morris
By (author) Peter Hayden
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
28th May 2013
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Biodiversity
Conservation of wildlife and habitats
508.93
Short-listed for New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Non-Fiction Award 2014
Physical Properties
Hardback
200
Width 200mm, Height 240mm, Spine 28mm
900g
Description
New Zealand is an extraordinary land. It has been called 'the closest thing to life on another planet' and 'a planetary lifeboat'. The main reason behind this land's uniqueness is that the islands have remained an isolated outpost for life in the midst of the ocean. This isolation has been a huge advantage. It has turned New Zealand into a wild laboratory where evolution could conduct experiments that led to weird and wonderful outcomes. And this uniqueness has also made New Zealand a magnet for scientists from around the world; yet many locals have no idea what's so special about their environment. These stories will present new Zealand's wildlife as never before. It will solve some mysteries and explode some myths with the help of those at the front line of science and conservation.
Author Bio
Rod Morris is a former zoo-keeper and conservation officer, documentary-maker, author and photographer, contributing to some 30 books over the course of his career.
