100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

🏆Don't forget Father's Day this Sunday! Auckland Bookstore open 8:30am-5:00pm Sat & Sun 🎉

Insectarium Activity Book

Brief Description
Following the incredible Insectarium, award-winning illustrator Emily Carter returns with a deluxe companion activity book, created in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles about bees, ladybirds, and hundreds of other insects, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2799
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Step into the fascinating world of insects and discover informative, imaginative and artistic activities for young entomologists everywhere.

Step into the fascinating world of insects and discover informative, imaginative and artistic activities for young entomologists everywhere.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Following the incredible Insectarium, award-winning illustrator Emily Carter returns with a deluxe companion activity book, created in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society.

Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles about bees, ladybirds, and hundreds of other insects, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the 37 activities—including mazes, spot-the-difference, colouring, and doodling—challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate, and design on every pull-out page.

The groundbreaking Welcome to the Museum series presents a virtual museum for visitors of all ages, and has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. The galleries are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, boasting an unrivalled collection of wonders from around the world.

Series: Welcome To The Museum

View all
  • Historium
    Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum. This rich and informative cabinet of curiosities beautifully displays objects of the ancient past. Wander from room to room to explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years...
    Hardback
    $5500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Arboretum
    This next instalment in the bestselling Welcome to the Museum collection in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is about the incredible life of trees. Trees are some of nature's most majestic and beguiling life forms. Arboretum is a beautifully illustrated celebration of trees from around the world, and sheds light on the vital role they play in every...
    Hardback
    $5500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Arboretum Mini Gift
    An elegant mini edition of Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's beautiful Arboretum. This stylish mini edition of Arboretum is the perfect gift for nature-lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries—open 365 days a year—and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. From majestic redwoods to ornamental cherry trees,...
    Hardback
    $2499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Botanicum Poster Book
    This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's Botanicum. Featuring plant life of all kinds, from right around the world, it's a stunning celebration of all things botanical.
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Insectarium
    Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insects are discovered every year. In Insectarium, learn about the secret world thriving right underneath your feet. How did insects evolve into what they...
    Hardback
    $5500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Arboretum Poster Book
    These stunning posters from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum are perfect for pinning on your walls. This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Featuring beautiful trees from around the world, including majestic redwoods and fragrant apple blossoms, this is a stunning collection of...
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Botanicum
    The 2016 offering from Big Picture Press's Welcome to the Museum series, Botanicum is a stunningly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge,...
    Hardback
    $7000
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Anatomicum
    Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore... Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to uncover the mysteries of anatomy, expertly curated to give you the experience of a museum exhibition from the comfort of your own home. The 2019 offering from Big Picture Press's Welcome to the Museum series, Anatomicum guides readers through the organs...
    Hardback
    $5500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Fungarium Poster Book
    This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's Fungarium, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Featuring fungal life of all kinds, from around the world, it's a stunning celebration of all things mycological. Posters are double-sided, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Oceanarium Postcards
    This box set contains 50 beautiful full-colour postcards from the bestselling book Oceanarium, illustrated by award-winning artist Teagan White. Featuring a collection of stunning postcards for any occasion, Teagan White's incredible illustrations of all things nautical are bound to make the perfect gift. From delicate coral reef fish to the incredible blue whale, these stunning watercolour images are perfect for...
    Cards
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Fungarium (Mini Gift Edition)
    An elegant mini edition of Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew's beautiful Fungarium. This gorgeous mini edition of Fungarium is the perfect gift for nature lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries—open 365 days a year—and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch...
    Hardback
    $2499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Botanicum Activity Book
    Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate, and design on every pull-out page.
    Paperback
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835873328

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emily Carter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 307.0mm

Weight: 514g

Pages: 72

About the Author

Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at University of Sussex, specialising in bee ecology. He has published more than 300 scientific articles on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insects. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale, now translated into seventeen languages. This was followed by A Buzz in the Meadow in 2014, Bee Quest in 2017, The Garden Jungle and Gardening for Bumblebees in in 2019, and Silent Earth in August 2021. Emily Carter is an award-winning British designer based in London, specialising in hand illustrated silk accessories, stationery and furnishings. Her collections incorporate themes from natural history, flora, fauna and scientific illustration to create surreal and unique illustrations and prints. The Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the understanding and development of insect science. The RES support international collaboration, research and publication. They aim to show every person how remarkable and valuable insects are and want to enrich the world with insect science.

Also by Dave Goulson

View all
  • Insectarium
    Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insects are discovered every year. In Insectarium, learn about the secret world thriving right underneath your feet. How did insects evolve into what they...
    Hardback
    $5500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Insectarium Poster Book
    These stunning posters from Emily Carter's Insectarium are perfect for pinning on your walls. This large-format poster book includes amazing artwork from award-winning illustrator Emily Carter, created in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society. Featuring incredible insects from around the world, marvel at mantises, beautiful butterflies and colourful caterpillars in this stunning collection of prints. The 28 posters are perforated—making...
    Paperback
    $3999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Insectarium (Junior Edition)
    Welcome to Insectarium Junior, created in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society. This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet shimmering butterflies, jewel-like beetles, glowing fireflies and enormous stick insects in this beautifully illustrated guide to the insects that inhabit almost every corner of the globe. This new edition...
    Hardback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Eat the Planet Well
    Pre-order
    Eat the Planet Well
    How to eat for the health of the planet and ourselves, from the Sunday Times bestselling author and scientist. 'Everyone needs to read this book' – Isabella Tree 'A clarion call' – Caroline Lucas How can we eat well without harming the planet? The way we produce food today is damaging people and nature alike. Modern, intensive farming systems produce...
    Paperback
    $4000
    Pre-order
    Out 15 Sep 2026
  • Gardening for Bumblebees
    From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Sting In The Tale comes this practical guide to creating a paradise for pollinators. Gardening for Bumblebees shows you how you can provide a refuge for bumblebees to feed, breed, and thrive. No matter how large or small your space is, Dave Goulson guides you in making a pollinator-friendly haven. In this...
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Silent Earth
    An urgent and compelling new book from the bestselling author—his first major work of popular science and environmental activism—part love letter to the insect world, part elegy, part rousing manifesto for change. The Sunday Times Bestseller Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2022 We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step...
    Paperback
    Sold Out

More from Children's Books

View all
  • New Release
    The Neverfear
    A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
    New Release
    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Pocket Observology
    New Release
    Pocket Observology
    Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Minecraft Annual 2027
    Pre-order
    New Release
    Minecraft Annual 2027
    The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Giant Heart
    Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Protector of Beyond 1
    New Release
    Protector of Beyond 1
    Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...
    Paperback
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition
    A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
    Hardback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Little Kiwi Builder
    New Release
    The Little Kiwi Builder
    Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • You Choose Party Time You Choose Party Time
    New Release
    You Choose Party Time
    It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...
    Hardback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    When Nature Calls (Duck #2)
    New in 2026, the latest story from Duck, the quirky new children's series by million-copy bestselling author Matt Stanton. Do you ever wonder what animals think about humans? Do they feel they could do a better job running things? Would they ever try and take over? Duck, Mouse and Dog are alarmed that the adults in Redhill are being brainwashed...
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    The Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3
    Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...
    Paperback
    $1600
    Elsewhere:
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Royalslinger
    K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise for Dreamslinger: “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1...
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.