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The stories of these fascinating creatures - birds, insects, reptiles and plants - are told in an entertaining and accessible style, drawing on first-hand accounts and supported with useful illustrations. It draws on accounts of their demise, and of the social climate in New Zeal...and in which these extinctions occurred. Illustrated with line drawings by Phoebe Morris, and written in a relatable style, this is perfect for 8-12 year olds, telling true stories about the species and the people involved in their extinction and/or recovery. Featured species include those which are long gone - New Zealand's dinosaurs, penguins and pelicans, and the giant gecko; extinctions since the human habitation of New Zealand, including the moa, piopio, huia and laughing owl, and native fish the grayling; species which were lost and found - the takahe, taiko, Tecomanthe speciosa and the weevils of Canterbury; and those at risk of extinction and how it came to this - kakapo, kaki, Maui's dolphin, kauri and whitebait.
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"In February 2019, a tiny spark in a Pigeon Valley paddock became the largest fire in New Zealand since 1955. Up to 150 volunteer firefighters fought the blaze. Around 3,500 people were evacuated, including the whole town of Wakefield. Story is based on a real cat that survived t...he fires. While his family is busy packing up to evacuate, Dozer is oblivious, busy doing what Dozer does . . . stalking, pouncing, washing . . . and sleeping. But when he wakes up, his family has gone and the world is a frightening place!"--Publisher information.
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"New Zealand Nature Heroes is designed to inspire and empower New Zealand kids to be naturalists and conservationists. The book features stories of 15 different nature heroes, people, who, in the past, or currently, are working to protect and understand New Zealand's natural worl...d."--Publisher's website.
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Search for five dinosaur poos at a football match, on a pirate ship and in outer space!
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By Bishop, Gavin
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- RRP: $40.00
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"Long before waka touched Aotearoa's shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to its environments and protected by its isolation. Encounter New Zealand's incredible wildlife in this spectacular visual exploration. Journey through... ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms. Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures"--Publisher information.
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By Volpin, Lucy
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From spotting the snowman in the crowd of penguins, to finding the flamingo that's in a fluster, young children will love poring over the detail of Animal Scramble's busy animal scenes. Each page presents a crowd of creatures with lots of playful spotting opportunities. Thought-p...rovoking questions prompt readers to find objects, count to 10 and consider their own opinions. And with extra questions at the end, this is a spotting book to be revisited again and again.
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By Pig, Peppa
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When Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they are older, they are all very excited. Edmond Elephant wants to be an astronaut AND an anthropologist, Danny Dog wants to be a skateboarder and Rebecca Rabbit wants to be a carrot... but Peppa doesn't... know what she wants to be! Luckily Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the world's busiest person, Miss Rabbit, let Peppa follow them for a day to give her some ideas!
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For curious readers aged 6 and up, The Surprising Lives of Animals explores what humans and animals have in common. From building homes and using tools to getting the grumps and enjoying a bath - yes, animals do it too!
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Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the zoo. Penguins, pandas, porpoises, and countless other animals make finding the hidden objects in the full-color photo puzzles a delightfully furry and feathered challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find lis...t --
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By Pig, Peppa
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Learn simple ways to help the planet with Peppa and George in this brand new story! It is Love Our Planet Week at playgroup, and Madame Gazelle asks the children to make a scrapbook of all the things they can do to help look after our planet. Peppa and George recycle, grow their ...own vegetables, turn off the taps when they are brushing their teeth and scooter to playgroup instead of going in the car. They learn that every little thing makes a BIG difference! Peppa loves our planet! Everyone loves our planet! All Peppa Pig books are printed on paper from responsibly managed sources. This Peppa Pig book is printed with environmentally friendly vegetable inks and a water-based finish on the cover.
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