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.