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Discovering New Zealand Birds
 

Discovering New Zealand Birds (Paperback)

By Morris, Sandra

  • RRP: $17.99
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With gentle, evocative illustrations, a lively layout and very informative text, Sandra Morris introduces fourteen of New Zealand's most interesting birds to young readers. From a variety of habitats, including the mountains, forest, coast and sea, the birds' behaviour, communica ...

ISBN 9781869663902
Published 1 May 2013 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Anzac Day - the New Zealand Story: What it is and Why it Matters
 

Anzac Day - the New Zealand Story: What it is and Why it Matters (Paperback)

By Werry, Philippa

  • RRP: $24.99
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This book exposes the rich history behind Anzac Day, seeking to answer the many questions children often ask their parents and teachers around the 25th of April every year. It covers all aspects of Anzac Day, from the Gallipoli Campaign and the Great War, right through to the for ...

ISBN 9781869663803
Published 1 March 2013 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age 8-12 years
This title is currently reprinting with a due date: 15 May 2013
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Ed Climbs a Big Hill
 

Ed Climbs a Big Hill (Paperback)

By Sobanja, Dreydon; Illustrated by Smith, Jennifer

  • RRP: $20.00
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Fictional story about the life of the New Zealand moutaineer Edmund Hillary. Edmund dreams of climing mountains as a child. Finally, he grows up to realise his dreams, and climbs Everest, the biggest mountain of all. Includes factual notes. Suggested level: primary.

ISBN 9780473227838
Published 1 March 2013
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series Inspirational Kiwis
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Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai
 

Swim: The Story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Hardback)

By Szekely, Chris; Illustrated by Burdan, Andrew

  • RRP: $24.00
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English edition In the legend, Hinemoa lives by Lake Rotorua and Tutanekai on the island, Mokoia. Hinemoa falls in love when Tutanekai plays the flute, but Hinemoa's father considers him unsuitable. They vow to be together, and every night on the island,Tutanekai plays his flute ...

ISBN 9781775500797
Published 17 May 2013 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age 3-8 years
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The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand
 

The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand (Paperback)

By Gibbs, George

  • RRP: $25.00
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The bright orange and black monarch is arguably the world's best-loved butterfly, and has become New Zealand's most domesticated and observed one. This book is a response to the unique educational opportunity that the monarch offers. Many New Zealand children have had their first ...

ISBN 9780473239206
Published 4 April 2013
Interest Age Young Adults
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Collins Pocket Guide to New Zealand Minibeasts
 

Collins Pocket Guide to New Zealand Minibeasts (Paperback)

By Lindsey, Terence; Photographs by Morris, Rod

  • RRP: $24.99
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A guide to over 120 species from earthworms and leeches to springtails and sand scarabs. Clear distribution maps and photographs describe what a minibeast looks like, what it is called, what it does and where it lives"--Publisher information.

ISBN 9781775540199
Published 3 May 2013 by HarperCollins
Interest Age All ages
Usually ships 3-10 working days – This title is In-stock at local publisher
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The Three Bears (Sort Of)
 

The Three Bears (Sort Of) (Paperback)

By Morrison, Yvonne; Illustrated by Bixley, Donovan

  • RRP: $19.50
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The Three Bears ... as you've never seen it before! Hilarious! Once upon a time, there were three bears ... What kind? Huh? What kind of bears? Grizzly bears? Sun bears? Polar bears? Um ...the last one. And they lived in the woods ... Polar bears don't live in the woods. They liv ...

ISBN 9781775430681
Published 1 March 2013 by Scholastic
Interest Age 4-12 years
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Magical Margaret Mahy
 

Magical Margaret Mahy (Paperback)

By Gilderdale, Betty

Margaret Mahy was a wizard of words and a spinner of magical stories. She was New Zealand's best known writer for children and during her lifetime she wrote more than 200 books. She won some of the world's most prestigious writing awards, including the Carnegie medal and the Hans ...

ISBN 9780143568810
Published 24 April 2013 by Penguin
Interest Age 8-12 years
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A Winter's Day in 1939
 

A Winter's Day in 1939 (Paperback)

By Szymanik, Melinda

  • RRP: $18.50
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Taken from his home in Poland and forced to leave his country, 12-year-old Adam and his family are transported to work in a labour camp in Russia. Ill-fed and poorly treated, Adam doubts they will ever make it out alive. Even if they do get away, they might freeze to death or sta ...

ISBN 9781775430308
Published 1 March 2013 by Scholastic
Interest Age 10-14 years
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Ted

Ted (Hardback)

By Rudge, Leila

  • RRP: $29.99
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Ted is a smart dog, with his own jumper. But he has lived at the pet store for as long as he can remember and nobody seems to notice him. Will Ted ever find the perfect place to live?

ISBN 9781921977503
Published 1 April 2013 by Walker Books Australia
Interest Age 3-6 years
Usually ships 7-15 working days – This title is in stock at publisher
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