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Both te reo Maori and English are presented in one redesigned edition. Short listed for the te reo Maori award in the 2019 book awards, Te Haka a Taperore tells the legend of how the haka came to be such an important part of Maori heritage.
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Set in New Zealand in the20's / 30's , a young boy goes to live with his aunt and cousin, to attend school, following the death of his father. He begins work on a school history project which uncovers a family tragedy and a hero in the household. Based on a true story. To include... newspaper articles, photographs, and other examples of research from his school project
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Come with Australian Geographic on a journey around the world to experience adventures of all kinds! In each location - from Africa to Antarctica, you will find adventures designed for thrill-seeking daredevils, from whitewater rafting down Tanzania's Omo River to mountain-biking... the Camino de la Muerte in Bolivia. For adventurers seeking cultural experiences, we'll show you how to sail a faluka down the Nile River and send a letter from the Penguin Post Office in Antarctica. Animal-lovers will learn about volunteering with baby pandas in China and flying eagles on the Kazakhstan steppe. For travellers interested in history, we'll explore Stonehenge and the captivating city of Stone Town in Zanzibar. We'll take you on a tour of some of the most incredible wild sights in the world, from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the picturesque sunrise over Uluru. To stay energised on our journey, we'll go on a delicious food tour - eating sausage sizzles in Australia and surstroemming in Sweden. Most importantly, we'll learn how to have amazing adventures like this in our own backyards!
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Harry and his father and their dog, Jasper, spend a day together at the beach observing the ever-changing shapes of the clouds. Harry sees different shapes and gives each cloud an emotion. 'That cloud is angry'. 'That cloud is happy'. 'That cloud is lonely'. He watches as the clo...uds slowly drift across the sky and transform. Harry shows us that emotions are like clouds. They change shape and roll by. He feels overwhelmed with a feeling and watches it change and drift out of view. Some days are wonderful, filled with sunlight, inviting us to play outside. Other days are cloudy and stormy ... but the sun will always return to brighten our day!
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There is no doubt that a 'Land Down Under' is a place of wonder with its unique flora, magical fauna and vibrant colours of a wide, brown sunshine-blest land. In this delightful book Maggie's heartwarming poetry together with Samantha's captivating illustrations will take you on ...a journey through all those elements... and leave you wanting more!
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Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built? Or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a flying laboratory in space? This fascinating book reveals some of the greatest feats of engineering in history. From en...ormous bridges and tunnels that run for hundreds of miles, to towering skyscrapers and massive space stations, discover how some of Earth's most colossal structures were made in beautifully illustrated detail. Contents: Sphinx, Golden Gate Bridge, Shanghai Tower, International Space Station, London Underground, Panama Canal, Hoover Dam, Trans-Siberian Railway, Great Wall of China, Palm Islands, Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, Statue of Liberty, Tokyo Skytree, SS Great Eastern, The Future of Engineering
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Both te reo Maori and English are presented in one redesigned edition. Based around the story of hapu Ngati Tu Maia, The Standing Strong House revolves around multiple generations, weaving their stories together in a way that celebrates tipuna, mokopuna, and kaitieki. Reina Kahuk...iwa's provides both the English and the te reo Maori text making this a wonderful reo resource for all.
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Featuring detailed illustrations of the sharks that call Australia home, this amazing book profiles key species, such as the great white shark, the whale shark, the great hammerhead shark and the grey nurse shark, as well as introducing young readers to more exotic species such a...s the cookiecutter shark and the tassled wobbegong. Get ready to dive in!
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Alphabet Resort is the fourth in the Elastic Island Adventures children's book series for children aged 8 - 12. Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an 'elastic' island that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of destinations. The children are excited to be ...going to the wedding of King Shiny and Princess Topaz. Love is in the air, especially when they encounter Wombo the Wombat, a bachelor looking for love, who they decide to help. But then Princess Topaz is kidnapped, and everyone begins a frantic hunt to find her. Will they find her in time for the wedding, and will Wombo the Wombat succeed in finding love?
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Faced with dangerous plots and hidden enemies, can Lia and Xania learn to rely on each another, as they discover that all is not fair in love and treason?
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