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List of titles published in the past 3 months (Mar 2013 - Jun 2013).

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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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Velvet & Elvis: A Mother & Son Story of New Zealand's Longfin Eels
 

Velvet & Elvis: A Mother & Son Story of New Zealand's Longfin Eels (Paperback)

By Bowman, Stephanie

  • RRP: $21.99
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The story relates the life cycle of our long fin eels through the characters Velvet and her son Elvis in an anthropomorphic manner. So, from that point of view the story is fictional, but the account of the life of NZ long fin eels, their life-cycle, threats to their survival, et ...

ISBN 9780958296687
Published 1 March 2013
Interest Age 8-11 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
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Ed Climbs a Big Hill
 

Ed Climbs a Big Hill (Paperback)

By Sobanja, Dreydon; Illustrated by Smith, Jennifer

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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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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
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Jean Dreams of Flying
 

Jean Dreams of Flying (Paperback)

By Sobanja, Dreydon; Illustrated by Fitzgibbon, Terry

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Fictional story about the childhood of New Zealand aviator Jean Batten. As a small girl, Jean stays true to her dreams of flying, even though others laugh at her or doubt her. Finally, she grows up to realise her dreams. Includes factual notes. Suggested level: primary.

ISBN 9780473227845
Published 1 March 2013
Interest Age 5-8 years
Series Inspirational Kiwis
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Only the Dead
   

Only the Dead (Paperback)

By Sanders, Ben 1 in stock at special price

  • RRP: $24.99
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series of brutal murders forces Detective Sergeant Sean Devereaux to face his own dark past in the search for answers. When a failed witness protection operation ends in multiple homicides, evidence suggests the crime is linked to a series of violent robberies in Auckland City. ...

ISBN 9781775540052
Published 7 June 2013 by HarperCollins
Interest Age All ages
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Why Can't Kiwis Fly?: And 181 Other Curious Questions About New Zealand's Natural History
 

Why Can't Kiwis Fly?: And 181 Other Curious Questions About New Zealand's Natural History (Paperback)

By Hutching, Gerard

  • RRP: $30.00
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Why did the top fall off Mt Cook? Do male kakapo ever get lonely? Why do sheep like to 'follow the leader'? Are there glaciers in the NorthIsland? What did Maori use for chewing gum? Are there moose in Fiordland? ...and why can't kiwis fly? Why Can't Kiwis Fly? is a succinct, qui ...

ISBN 9780143568698
Published 24 April 2013 by Penguin
Interest Age All ages
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The Writing Class
 

The Writing Class (Paperback)

By Johnson, Stephanie

  • RRP: $37.99
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A unique blend of a compelling story with insights into writing from a prize-winning author. Merle once showed great promise as an author. Now she teaches creative writing. As she tries not to quash the assorted ambitions of her hopeful students, her testosterone-fired colleag ...

ISBN 9781775532590
Published 3 May 2013 by Random House
Interest Age All ages
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Sinking
 

Sinking (Paperback)

By Hill, David

  • RRP: $19.50
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Conrad [is] on his way to swimming training in the pre-dawn darkness. As he hurries through a park, a terrified old man bursts out of the trees at him, before running away. On his way home later, Con sees the same old man, perfectly at ease this time, with his grand-daughter, an ...

ISBN 9781775431329
Published 1 May 2013 by Scholastic
Interest Age 4-12 years
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