Rangitoto: Te Toka to Moana : the Rock Standing on the Ocean
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.
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| Interest Age |
6-12 years |
| Reading Age |
6-12 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's General Non-Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
32 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 185mm
Height: 239mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
919.3240438 |
| Catalogue Code |
59126 |
Description of this Book
Rangitito: Te toka tu moana /The Rock Standing in the Ocean tells 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. Maria Gill's lyrical and informative story accompanied by Heather Arnold's superbly detailed illustrations make Rangitoto a book to be treasured and pored over by children and adults alike.
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Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2010.
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Author's Bio
Maria Gill, ex Primary teacher and full-time author, writes children's books about birds and conservation for children. See more about Maria and her books on her website www.mariagill.co.nz.
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