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Illustrated History of the South Pacific
 

Illustrated History of the South Pacific (Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Stenson, Marcia

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This book is an introduction to the history of the South Pacific. A companion book to Illustrated History of New Zealand, also written by Marcia Stenson, this covers the following topics: geology and geography, the arrival of the first people to the Pacific, European exploration, ...

ISBN 9781869417185
Published 5 May 2006 by Random House
Interest Age 5-7 years
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DESIGN
 

DESIGN (Hardback)

By Solarz, Ewa; Illustrated by Mizielinski, Aleksandra; Mizielinski, Daniel

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The story of design in a nutshell D.E.S.I.G.N. is a fascinating review of 69 of the most innovative household items from the past 150 years - from the classic to the most crazy. These are icons of design from the most eminent designers in the world, from the 'Le Corbusier' chair ...

ISBN 9781877467837
Published 4 November 2011 by Gecko Press
Interest Age 9-11 years
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New Zealand Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis
 

New Zealand Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis (Hardback, 2011 reprint)

By Gill, Maria; Illustrated by Potter, Bruce

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This collection samples and celebrates 50 famous New Zealanders. As well as the greats: Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Peter Blake and Jean Batten, there are experts on Giant squid and orca, powerful women, one of the most famous film producers in the world, and some of the best artists ...

ISBN 9781869663124
Published 1 May 2011 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age 6-12 years
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People
 

People (Hardback)

By Blexbolex

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A fisherman and a fishmonger, a slave and a goddess, a princess and a werewolf ...Real, mythical and imaginary people come together in this stunning picture book. Each figure is juxtaposed with another on the opposite page. These relationships are often funny and surprising; some ...

ISBN 9781877467783
Published 18 November 2011 by Gecko Press
Interest Age 0-12 years
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Like Wallpaper: New Zealand Short Stories for Teenagers
 

Like Wallpaper: New Zealand Short Stories for Teenagers (Paperback, New title)

Edited by Else, Barbara

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A collection of short stories each reflecting an aspect of what it means to be a teenager in New Zeaalnd. "The settings are New Zealand homes and flats, local schools and road, beaches, river, cities." Includes stories by Fleur Beale, Jane Westaway, David Hill, William Davis and ...

ISBN 9781869416935
Published 7 October 2005 by Random House
Interest Age 13-20 years
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Ben and Mark: Boys of the High Country
 

Ben and Mark: Boys of the High Country (Paperback)

By Bougen, John; Fernyhough, Christine

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This is the true story of Ben and Mark Smith, aged eight and six, who live with their parents Richard and Sheri on Mount White Station, near Arthurs Pass, one of the biggest and most remote stations in the South Island.

ISBN 9781869790684
Published 2 October 2009 by Random House
Interest Age 8-12 years
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House
 

House (Hardback)

By Machowiak, Aleksandra; Mizielinski, Daniel

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A funky and fascinating book about contemporary architecture for children. Have you ever seen a house without walls? Is it possible to pack a house into a suitcase? Can a house behave like a turtle?

ISBN 9781877467660
Published 5 November 2010 by Gecko Press
Interest Age 9-11 years
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Illustrated History of Antarctica
 

Illustrated History of Antarctica (Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Stenson, Marcia

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Includes information on: the geological history, the physical enviornment, the Southern Ocean, earliest explorers, whalers and sealers, explorers, the race for the Pole, science, tourism, the relationships between New Zealand and Antarctica and Australia and Antarctica

ISBN 9781869419240
Published 19 October 2007 by Random House
Interest Age 8-12 years
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Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean
 

Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean (Paperback)

By Gill, Maria; Illustrated by Arnold, Heather

The dramatic story of Auckland's most striking icon - its birth, the kaka bird's connection to Rangitoto, the imprint of humans on its fragile wildlife, and how the island's guardians are saving it today.

ISBN 9780143503347
Published 14 May 2009 by Penguin
Interest Age 6-12 years
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Four Great New Zealand Inventors
 

Four Great New Zealand Inventors (Paperback, New title)

By Tonkin, Keith

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The stories of four New Zealand inventors - Earnest Godwood (inventor of the petrol economiser), Bill Hamilton of Hamilton Jet Boats, Richard Pearse, flight pioneer and John Britten, inventor of the Britten motorbike.

ISBN 9780473088125
Published 1 January 2003 by GILT EDGE PUBLISHING
Interest Age 0-12 years
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