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Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Navigate your way through this sumptuously illustrated story of New Zealand. Explore the defining moments of our history, captured by celebrated children's book creator Gavin Bishop. From the Big Bang right through to what might happen tomorrow. Discover Maori legends, layers of meaning and many lesser-known facts.Contents
Contents : slowly life returned -- voyages to Aotearoa -- a land of birds -- Aotearoa was clothed with names -- fighting amongst the tribes -- the first Pakeha -- more visitors -- the curse of the musket -- the Treaty of Waitangi -- maori land loss -- the long depression after the wars -- transport in the new dominion -- the Great War -- employment -- houses -- education -- New Zealand declares war on Germany -- more new New Zealanders -- food -- clothes -- sports -- natural attractions -- some places became famous -- disasters -- some people became well known -- some people told our stories -- maori voices called out -- Aotearoa needs our care, today ... -- tomorrow ... -- always -- words in this book -- credits.Additional Info
New Zealand 2018 Book Award Finalist
