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Books & DVD's
Showing 37–48 of 48 results
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“First catch your Weka”, the explorer Charles Heaphy advised in 1842, then stuff it with sage and onion and roast it on a stick. In that simple way began a great tradition of New Zealand cooking, from Heaphy to the Edmond’s Cookery Book, Alison Holst, Hudson and Halls, and the meal on your plate today. In […]
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Earth: The Life Of A Planet Earth: The Life Of A Planet is a unique book which presents the Earth’s geographical history as a visual narrative. Each double-page artwork gives a snapshot from a key time period, plus a short piece of descriptive text to place the scene in context, both visually and historically. The […]
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Milestones of Space This beautifully illustrated history book, Milestones of Space, explores the wonders of space. It covers eleven of the most iconic objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM) which were all breakthroughs in space technology. Throughout human history, countless individuals have gazed up at the stars with wonder and awe. […]
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101 Cool Science Experiments Be amazed by the cool world of science! Want to see an egg bounce? How about grossing out your friends with home-made boogers? Why not grow your very own stalactite or make an underwater volcano? Have you ever wanted to create invisible ink? 101 Cool Science Experiments will show you how! […]
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DK Pocket Eyewitness Space Get fast facts at your fingertips with this DK Pocket Eyewitness Space book. Packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Explore the Universe; learn about the planets, moons and stars of our Solar System and far beyond. With 160 pages of amazing […]
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Usborne See Inside Space This Usborne See Inside Space is a lift the flap book of astronomical proportions. Packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and the universe. The fabulous and colourful double-page topics show our solar system, the Milky Way, how scientists think the universe was created and the latest space travel […]
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Wellington Telling Tales by Chris Maclean Wellington Telling Tales vividly brings to life the colourful past of Wellington city. You can either read as a whole or simply dip into it. Chris Maclean presents the city’s history in a series of fascinating historical descriptions, each marking a year of the 20th century. Each story in […]
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Strait Crossing: The Ferries of the Cook Strait Through Time Strait Crossing: The Ferries of the Cook Strait Through Time, tells of the cargo and passenger vessels that provided regular and scheduled services across Cook Strait. Since the late 19th century they established and maintained the vital link between Wellington and the South Island ports. […]
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Lights in the Landscape: New Zealand Lighthouses Lights in the Landscape is a spectacular photographic journey from New Zealand’s most northern lighthouse at Cape Reinga, to our most southern, in Foveaux Strait. The book shows not only the lighthouses themselves but also the landscape around them, capturing the wild beauty of the coastline, the often […]
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How Maui Found the Secret of Fire
This story by Peter Gossage retells the legend of everyone's favourite, mischievous demi god Maui and his visit to his grandmother.
Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When the people wake they are furious, so Maui must visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire.
“Mahuika raised her gnarled hands. At the tip of each finger burned a flame. She plucked one from her thumb and gave it to Maui.”Details
Author: Peter Gossage
Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505648
Suggested level: 5-9 years oldThis product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum.
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The Fish of Maui
The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage retells the story of Maui and his jealous brothers, who don't want him to come fishing with them. However Maui is cleverer than they are, and one day not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all – Aotearoa New Zealand. Simply told with vivid illustrations, this traditional classic is an instant favorite with children.
Based on the traditional Maori legend of Te Ika a Maui; how Maui caught the Great Fish that is the North Island of New Zealand.
Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics. The legends surrounding Maui are told in their many forms all over New Zealand and even across the Pacific. Find more of his stories in Wellington Museum and at Space Place.
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Author: Peter Gossage
Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505648
Suggested level: 5-9 years oldThis product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum.
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How Maui Slowed the Sun
How Maui Slowed the Sun is a story by Peter Gossage that retells the legend of how Maui tamed the sun to help the people of his village.
“Every day we have to rush to do our chores and gather our food before the sun sets. Why should we be slaves to the sun? I will catch the sun before it rises, and teach it to travel slowly across the sky!”
Faced with days that are too short and nights that are too long Maui comes up with a plan to slow the sun’s passage through the sky. With the help of his brothers, Maui sets out for the home of the sun to catch it and make it move more slowly.Details
Author/Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505181
32 Pages
First Published 2011
Recommended for ages 5 to 9.This product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum and Space Place.
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