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Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals
 

Small and Tall Tales of Extinct Animals (Hardback)

By Rajcak, Helene; Illustrated by Laverdunt, Damien; Translated by Craddock, Jen

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A fascinating journey aound the world of extinct animals, combining cartoons with naturalist drawings, and mythology with science. Arranged by geographical region. Contains two New Zealand birds - the Moa and Haast Eagle.

ISBN 9781877467905
Published 2 March 2012 by Gecko Press
Interest Age 6-12 years
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Taketakerau: The Millennium Tree
 

Taketakerau: The Millennium Tree (Hardback)

By Anstis, Marnie; Illustrated by Howitt, Patricia; Spencer, Kelly

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A child listens to Koro and Grandma as they weave a tale about the life and times of the ancient puriri tree Taketakerau, the settlement and development of New Zealand, and world events that happened over the last 2000 years. Taketakerau still lives in a fine stand of native bush ...

ISBN 9781877577680
Published 1 January 2012 by Steele Roberts & Associates Lt
Interest Age 6-12 years
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The Life Cycle of the Tuatara
  

The Life Cycle of the Tuatara (Paperback)

By Brownlie, Betty

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Find out all about our very own 'living fossil' in this fascinating look at the life cycle of the tuatara, presented with stunning images and educational text.

ISBN 9781869439644
Published 21 March 2011 by Scholastic
Interest Age 6-10 years
Series Life Cycle
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Happy Feet's Incredible Journey: The Story of the World's Most Famous Penguin
 

Happy Feet's Incredible Journey: The Story of the World's Most Famous Penguin (Paperback)

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On 21 June 2011 a lonely emperor penguin stepped onto Peka Peka beach and into the hearts of the world. He had swum further from his home in Antarctica than any emperor penguin ever recorded. What did he think of the strange place he had come to? What did he think of the peopl ...

ISBN 9780143306924
Published 28 November 2011 by Penguin
Interest Age 0-12 years
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The Life-Size Guide to Insects and Other Land Invertebrates of New Zealand
 

The Life-Size Guide to Insects and Other Land Invertebrates of New Zealand (Paperback)

By Crowe, Andrew

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dentifying New Zealand's insects, spiders and other land invertebrates is made simple with this guide. Includes over 300 life-size colour photographs.

ISBN 9780140283457
Published 3 August 1999 by Penguin
Interest Age 7-10 years
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Where Does Milk Come From?: The Story of Milk
 

Where Does Milk Come From?: The Story of Milk (Paperback)

By Bramwell, Sue; Photographs by Tucker, Rob

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A book for children photographed by Rob Tucker and written by Sue Bramwell. It features Rob's grandson Eben and is situated on the Faull Brothers Taranaki dairy farm. It tells the story of milk, where it comes from, where it goes and is full of fascinating facts about cows and th ...

ISBN 9780473180355
Published 1 December 2011
Interest Age 6-9 years
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The Life-size Guide to the New Zealand Beach
 

The Life-size Guide to the New Zealand Beach (Paperback, New title)

By Crowe, Andrew

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A unique way to learn about the puzzling flotsam and jetsam that gets washed up on our beaches. Andrew Crowe is the author of numerous award-winning natural history guides.

ISBN 9780143019343
Published 5 October 2004 by Penguin
Interest Age 8-11 years
Series Life-size Guide
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Storm: A High Country Mustering Horse
 

Storm: A High Country Mustering Horse (Paperback)

By Pitts, Hayley

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Storm is a big black horse running free on a high country station in Marlborough. Horses are still used on many high country stations in New Zealand for mustering cattle and sheep. High quality photos capture the excitement of the muster! Storm spent the first three years of her ...

ISBN 9780473194178
Published 1 February 2012
Interest Age 0-12 years
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Invaders: Animals from Elsewhere That are Causing Trouble Here
 

Invaders: Animals from Elsewhere That are Causing Trouble Here (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Vallance, Nicola; Photographs by Morris, Rod

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The 'invaders' of the title are the animals from overseas that have made New Zealand their home - often by human hand and usually with disastrous consequences for the local wildlife. This book dishes out home truths and fascinating insights that will encourage children to take a ...

ISBN 9781869662097
Published 5 June 2009 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age 9-14 years
Series Nic's New Zealand Nature
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All About New Zealand's Freshwater Wildlife
 

All About New Zealand's Freshwater Wildlife (Paperback)

By Gunson, Dave

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All About New Zealand's Freshwater Life, written and illustrated by artist, children's book writer and nature lover Dave Gunson, introduces around 60 of our most interesting or spectacular water creatures and plants.

ISBN 9781869662905
Published 1 July 2011 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age 6-12 years
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