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ANZAC Animals (HB) by Maria Gill
$29.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Who knew our soldiers had such a variety of animal companions in the two world wars? Apart from the beasts of burden that one might expect, such as horses, mules, donkeys and camels, many battalions had mascots as well: kangaroos, monkeys, dogs, chickens, tortoises, cats... all of whom provided comfort, ...Show more
ANZAC Heroes by Maria Gill
$29.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Reading Level: very good
Discover the triumphs and tragedies of 24 heroic Australasians during World War One and Two. Read the biographies of ANZAC soldiers, as well as Air Force and Navy soldiers, medics, a spy, an ambulance driver and an humanitarian, surviving in battles in England, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Paci ...Show more
Abel Tasman: Mapping the Southern Lands by Maria Gill
$29.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
More than 300 years ago, a young Dutch sailor named Abel Tasman stood on the prow of a ship he and his crew had sailed across wild, uncharted waters. In the distance, through a shroud of mist, the rugged outline of steep hills rose from the ocean waves. Could this be Terra Australis, the great southern ...Show more
Bird's-Eye View : Through the Eyes of New Zealand Birds by Maria Gill
$19.95 NZD
Category: NZ Children & Young Adult
Bird’s-eye View reveals what 13 New Zealand birds see in their natural environment. You will be astounded to discover the range of visual functions a bird has compared with what a human can see. By using the latest avian-vision research, the bird’s-eye view is shown in a series of stunning panoramic i ...Show more
Eco-Rangers Save the Planet by Maria Gill
$19.90 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Structured as a series of rangers' missions, this book educates Intermediate-age children about the environmental issues facing them today and encourages them to make informed choices on a range of subjects from saving energy and water to using transport, technology and products. The topics are divided ...Show more
Ernest Rutherford: Just an Ordinary Boy by Maria Gill
$27.95 NZD
Category: No Category
Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education. But his family could not afford to send him to high school or university. Three times he tried for scholarships and each time he failed. However, with perseverance and patience he finally ...Show more
Eruption! Discovering New Zealand Volcanoes by Maria Gill
$24.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult | Reading Level: very good
Meet Volcanica, the feisty reporter at Magmatic Press who prseents hot facts about volcano science in New Zealand. Discover the four main types of volcano found in this country: stratovolcanoes, shield, caldera and volcanic fields and explore the characteristics of each as demonstrated in data panels a ...Show more
Ice Breaker!: An Epic Antarctic Adventure by Maria Gill
$27.99 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction
Much has been written about explorer Ernest Shackleton’s three courageous expeditions to the Antarctic. What is not so well-known is the crucial role that Captain Frank Worsley played in saving the lives of the crew of Endurance after it got stuck in ice floes and broke apart during the attempt to trave ...Show more
Kate Sheppard — Leading the Way for Women by Maria Gill
$27.99 NZD
$29.99 (6% off)
Category: NZ Children & Young Adult
Many women marched, but one led the way... Up until 125 years ago, there wasn't a single country in the world that allowed women to vote in general elections. But that was before Kate Sheppard. With fierce determination and unstoppable belief, Kate led the way in the women's suffrage movement and rall ...Show more
New Zealand Disasters: Our response, resilience and recovery by Maria Gill
$29.99 NZD
$34.99 (14% off)
Category: Children & Young Adult
Inspiring stories of courage, resilience and determination in the face of disaster. New Zealanders have endured phenomenal natural and human disasters throughout the ages. This inspiring book documents some of these key moments in our history and, more importantly, how we responded and grew stronger; ...Show more
New Zealand Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis by Maria Gill
$30.00 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Collection of biographies which celebrate the lives of 50 famous New Zealanders
New Zealand Hall of Fame: 50 Remarkable Kiwis H/B by Maria Gill
$34.99 NZD
Category: Children & Young Adult
Discover the lives of some impressive New Zealand men and women - people who have achieved fame through their exploits as scientists, pioneers, adventurers, leaders, inventors, artists and sportspeople. Where have they come from? What was their early childhood like? What made them successful? This col ...Show more