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Weather Watch New Zealand
 

Weather Watch New Zealand (Paperback)

By Carrod, Sandra

A must have guide to the whys and wherefores of weather in New Zealand. Sandra Carrod explains winds, clouds, rain, snow and all the other kinds of weather our fair country is subject to. Lots of activities for children to do throughout , as well as explanations of local weather ...

ISBN 9780143503057
Published 23 April 2008 by Penguin
Interest Age 7-10 years
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What is a Fish?
 

What is a Fish? (Paperback, New title)

By Tu'akoi, Feana; Illustrated by Unka, Vasanti

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A series of statements covering different aspects of what makes up a fish, in an effort to find out exactly what a fish has that is unique.

ISBN 9781869438050
Published 26 February 2007 by Scholastic
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series What is is a...? Series
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The Dumpster Saga
 

The Dumpster Saga (Paperback, New title)

By Harrison, Craig

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When Ben's younger brother Chesney turns up wearing a plastic helmet, strange things start to happen in Ben's life. His brother gets the power to see into the future. Some secret agents start poking around, and then a glowing dumpster materialises on the front verge in the middle ...

ISBN 9781869438166
Published 27 August 2007 by Scholastic
Interest Age 10-13 years
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Te Haeata
 

Te Haeata (Paperback)

By Davey, Mike; Illustrated by Potter, Bruce

Tui is shocked to one day find her freind Kiwi has been killed by a stoat. Setting out to find a way to kill stoat, she hasnt' realised that her mission will encompass all the predators in her home forest. This is the Maori language edition.

ISBN 9781869780296
Published 16 October 2007 by Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
Interest Age 4-7 years
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The Sea-wreck Stranger
 

The Sea-wreck Stranger (Paperback, New title)

By Mackenzie, Anna

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Ness, Ty and their cousin Sophie live in a post-apocalyptic island community that has turned its back on the sea, and its own past. When the arrival of a stranger forces all three to question the world they know, a world dominated by superstition, fear and loss, they each have a ...

ISBN 9781877361883
Published 17 August 2007 by Random House
Interest Age 12-15 years
Series The Sea-wreck Stranger Trilogy
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Nga O Rangaranga a Papa
 

Nga O Rangaranga a Papa (Hardback, New title)

By Drewery, Melanie; Illustrated by White, Christopher

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Dad is promising "the best takeaways in the world" and the kids can hardly wait. But why does he need a hammer and a buckey, a blunt knife and thick gloves? Lively text and vivid illustrations make this a special book for young children. In Maori

ISBN 9781877423000
Published 1 June 2007 by Mallinson Rendel Publishers
Interest Age 3-7 years
Language (Maori)
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Willy's Dad
 

Willy's Dad (Paperback, New title)

By Tulloch, Scott

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Willy's mum goes away on a business trip. It is not long before his dad becomes uncontrllable! A story for young readers.

ISBN 9781869506315
Published 1 August 2007 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 0-5 years
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Losing It
 

Losing It (Paperback, New title)

By McKay, Sandy

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Johanna is in hospital, writing letters to her best friend, Issy: letters because for Johanna, most things that we take for granted have turned into privileges. She can only have visitors, leave her room, or even use the phone, if she starts to eat. Johanna suffers from anorexia, ...

ISBN 9781877361746
Published 16 March 2007 by Random House
Interest Age 12-15 years
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What is a Bird?
 

What is a Bird? (Paperback, New title)

By Tu'akoi, Feana

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One of a series of natural history books for young children designed to help them discover what is unique about each of the vertebrate groups.

ISBN 9781869438036
Published 26 February 2007 by Scholastic
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series What is is a...? Series
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Herbert: The Brave Sea Dog
 

Herbert: The Brave Sea Dog (Paperback)

By Belton, Robyn

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Herbert was a small dog who lived in Nelson by the sea. Everybody liked him, but the person who loved him most was Tim. One fine day, an excited Herbert set off with Tim's father on a boat, heading for their cottage in the Marlborough Sounds. However, the weather soon turned roug ...

ISBN 9781877333972
Published 1 September 2008 by Craig Potton Publishing
Interest Age 3-7 years
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