Holiday Reading 2005

Information Books, including poetry and folktales

Bacon, Ron Hapopo and the pohutukawa
Bacon, Ron Matakauri the giant killer
Boon, Kevin The Liberals / The forests / Roads and railways / Development of farming: Four new titles in the Developments in New Zealand history series.
Cowley, Joy Chameleon, chameleon: Vivid, up-close photographs and lively, informative text capture the many moods and colours of chameleons as they hunt for food, search for a new home, brave dangerous strangers, and even make friends.
Davidson, Leon Scarecrow army: the Anzacs at Gallipoli
Down to the sea again : true sea stories for young New Zealanders: edited by Tessa Duder
Incredible science: explore the wonderful world of science: An interactive guide to the world of science. Facts, theories and experiments.
Christiansen, Tony Don't just sit there: A qualified surf lifeguard, a champion swimmer, a second-degree black belt in tae kwon-do, a speedway and racing car champion, a gold medal-winning athlete in world games, a qualified pilot, a successful businessman, a husband and father of three children … and he has no legs. At nine years of age Tony Christiansen lost his legs in a railway accident but chose not to say "can't".
Gossage, Peter Battle of the mountains: A retelling of a Maori legend that describes how Taranaki banished Mounts Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki when they tried to steal his wife, Pihanga.
Jones, Jenny Freshwater eels
Markle, Sandra Spiders. Biggest! Littlest!: With photographs by award winning author/photographer Simon Pollard.
Sloane, Julia Dad takes me camping and other stories: Poems recounting a young boy's adventures with his dad and all the mishaps that happen.
Stace, Glenys Blue New Zealand: Marine flora and fauna, a visual guide to marine animals and plants, how and where they live and how they interact.