A comprehensive Aotearoa almanac, this fabulous hardback book for children is bursting with child-friendly facts and information. It has loads of fun illustrations and cartoons that make this a very appealing book for kids. They will be learning many things about New Zealand while having a good time looking through this book including:
Dinosaurs and moas before they became extinct.
Māori settlers and where the different tribes settled.
European settlers and the new innovations they brought with them.
If New Zealand is small or big compared with other nations.
Why we have earthquakes.
Our sporting achievements.
Our well-known actors, directors, musicians, artists and writers who have achieved international fame.
Kiwiana!
And a timeline of different things through the centuries.
This is the book to consult if you want to know answers to questions, such as:
What is our favourite ice cream?
Where was the first bread baked in Aotearoa?
Where’s our longest bridge?
Who built New Zealand’s first car?
Around and About In Aotearoa is comprehensive, colourful, entertaining and packed with information. A must-have for families with children aged 7 to 10 years old.
Reviewer: Karen McMillan
Bateman Books
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