Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143503392
Category : Maori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.
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Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
ISBN: 9781558585782
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Maori people of New Zealand tell this version of the Polynesian folktale in which a trickster uses magical powers to slow the movement of the sun.
Author: Suelyn Ching Tune
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824810832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Recounts how Maui uses his magical powers to slow the path of the sun across the sky, thus allowing crops more time to grow, fishermen more time to fish, and children more time to play.
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143771586
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Peter Gossage's much-loved retelling of this famous Maori myth is now available as a sturdy board book. Faced with very short days and very long nights, Maui comes up with a plan to slow the Sun's passage through the sky. Peter Gossage's much-loved retelling of this famous Maori myth has captivated young children for generations.
Author: Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher: Beachhouse Pub.
ISBN: 9781933067988
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Part of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Maui Slows the Sun introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's best-known legends about M ui the demigod. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Hooks the Islands, Hiiaka Battles the Wind, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
Author: William Drake Westervelt
Publisher:
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Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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Author: Gabrielle Ahulii
Publisher: Beachhouse Pub.
ISBN: 9781933067995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Part of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Hiiaka Battles the Wind introduces kids ages 2-5 to one of Hawaii's legends about Hiiaka, Pele's sister. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawaii's rich history of storytelling. Three other titles in the series are: Hina, Pele Finds a Home, Maui Slows the Sun, Maui Hooks the Islands, and Naupaka--all legends that will give kids a wider view of Hawaiian culture, history, and its natural world.
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ISBN: 9780143505181
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Māui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight.
Author: James Jespersen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486409139
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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Clear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, role of time in science and technology, and much more. Over 300 illustrations.
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780143505174
Category : Maori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.
